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DY02 BCE

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,656 mi
Last recorded179,656 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 BCE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 179,656 miles

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

Offside inner sill corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake imbalance

front subframe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 179,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Offside inner sill corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake imbalance

front subframe corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 179,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear closing panels/chassis rails corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 177,171 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

both rear chassis rails corroded (border pass)

front brake imbalance

front subframe corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 177,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front subframe corroded

Offside Front fog lamp inop

both rear chassis rails corroded (border pass)

front brake imbalance

Pass 9 Mar 2017 163,473 miles

under sills rusty

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2016 149,735 miles

brake pipes rusty

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 149,595 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

brake pipes rusty

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 128,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres worn inner treads

Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,328 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,070 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 86,921 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,987 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 73,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,748 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,748 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,513 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,930 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside front brake disc corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,512 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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DY02 BCE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY02 BCE, 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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DY02 BCE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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