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DU02 UEY

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

223,227 mi
Last recorded223,227 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 UEY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 223,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp would appear to have a seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake calipers pin holes elongated. pins loose but secure

Fail 6 Jul 2021 223,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image projected excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre is worn to 3mm perished and wearing on inside edge 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp would appear to have a seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake calipers pin holes elongated. pins loose but secure

Pass 14 Jul 2020 219,580 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

E.M.L. illumnated

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both nearside and offside brake calipers slightly loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper not touch screen at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened securing pins holes elongated (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm plus worn on inner edge (225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine / gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake uneven readings

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills near trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear service brake application uneven

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 212,861 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad pin holes elongated (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine management light is illuminated (pre2003)

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

parking brake only just met. uneven application offside rear

service brake application is uneven rear n/s and o/s

Fail 10 Jul 2019 212,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deterorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken in rubber bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened brake pad retaining pins loose in holes as holes are worn / oversize (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror on door cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear parking brake application uneven

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake application uneven on rear

e.m.l illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2018 201,662 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to crack / perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected nearside and offside retaining pins loose / worn (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 201,395 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective deterioated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner (225/40r18) also nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to crack / perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected nearside and offside retaining pins loose / worn (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 191,287 miles

Battery has light misting of electrolyte residue

EML on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 191,246 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Battery has light misting of electrolyte residue

EML on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 179,295 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall but not reach cords.225/40r18

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 179,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall but not reach cords.225/40r18

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 167,003 miles

EML displayed on instrument panel

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2015 167,003 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML displayed on instrument panel

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2014 155,804 miles

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2014 155,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,055 miles

EML light on

Front brake pads wearing low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,392 miles

eml on.

exhaust slightly noisey.

ns/f headlight lense deteriorated.

rear brake discs corroded.

slight play in os/f drop link.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 134,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on.

exhaust slightly noisey.

ns/f headlight lense deteriorated.

rear brake discs corroded.

slight play in os/f drop link.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 117,239 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 117,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,900 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 89,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 80,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,408 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,030 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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DU02 UEY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU02 UEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU02 UEY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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