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EX02 OVZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 OVZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,001 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Upper SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Upper SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 5 Apr 2016 108,001 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER AREA (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Upper SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level IN ENGINE BAY AREA (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Upper SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 27 Mar 2015 103,682 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,338 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyre inner wall as slight damage

nearside front bumper as slight damage

offside front tyre as slight damage to outer wall

Fail 5 Apr 2014 98,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside 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)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear tyre inner wall as slight damage

nearside front bumper as slight damage

offside front tyre as slight damage to outer wall

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,970 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre valve stem perished

Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,594 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,228 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 64,494 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads half worn

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 59,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 50,209 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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EX02 OVZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX02 OVZ, 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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EX02 OVZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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