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DV51 XJF

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,762 mi
Last recorded102,762 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 XJF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 102,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s repeater lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and damaged walls

Fail 29 Oct 2018 102,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s repeater lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and damaged walls

Pass 31 Oct 2017 101,184 miles

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge and outer wall damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2017 101,184 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s repeater lens missing

n/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge and outer wall damaged

Pass 12 May 2016 96,527 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s repeater lamp lens missing

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,787 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 92,787 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r brake disc corroded.pads worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,795 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewalls

Fail 20 Dec 2013 88,795 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,574 miles

front pads on limit

rear pads low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,182 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

slight brake imbalance on rear

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,739 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,739 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,724 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,922 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,432 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,549 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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DV51 XJF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV51 XJF, 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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DV51 XJF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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