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DU52 YFB

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 YFB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,431 miles

both dip beam patterns very weak due to condition of head lamp lens

both rear inner sills and front cross member badly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,428 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front both shocker covers boots split

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 105,428 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both shocker covers boots split

Front cross member corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle corroded

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,990 miles

Engine undercovers fitted

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

Front shock absorber dust covers perished (both)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2019 104,990 miles

Engine undercovers fitted

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

Front shock absorber dust covers perished (both)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,239 miles

Front both shocker rubbers deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Front all 4 tyres cracking badly

Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,239 miles

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

Front both shocker rubbers deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Front all 4 tyres cracking badly

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,354 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 97,031 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,143 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 96,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,208 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,330 miles

osr brake slight bind

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,433 miles

front disc's heavily corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,930 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers split

both tyres 2mm on front

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,499 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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DU52 YFB is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DU52 YFB, 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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DU52 YFB is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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