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EX52 EWJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,522 mi
Last recorded171,522 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 EWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 171,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear subframe corroded

undersills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 159,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 147,378 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 147,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 133,049 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 133,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 119,141 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 100,382 miles

(1.6B1.2)The offside headlamp horizontal alignment is positioned at the lower 2.0% limit

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pad inner is wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The nearside rear brake pad inner is worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pad inner is wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside rear brake pad inner is worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc inner face is worn

(3.5.1h)The nearside rear brake disc inner face is worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc inner face is worn

(3.5.1h)The offside rear brake disc inner face is worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 16% throughout their operating range,which indicates they are ready for service

(3.7A.8)The service brakes performance recorded result indicates that the brakes could be better and are ready for servicing

Pass 7 Feb 2009 139,586 miles

(3.1.4a)The side play in the parking brake lever indicating that wear has formed and may soon require service

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel may soon require service

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal bearings have slight wear forming,indicated by side movement present at right angles to the normal movement

(3.5.1h)The nearside front inner brake disc face is starting to corrode

(3.5.1h)The nearside rear inner brake disc face is worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front service brake disc face (inner) is worn

(3.5.1h)The offside rear inner brake disc face is worn

Fail 7 Feb 2009 139,586 miles

(3.1.4a)The side play in the parking brake lever indicating that wear has formed and may soon require service

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel may soon require service

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal bearings have slight wear forming,indicated by side movement present at right angles to the normal movement

(3.5.1h)The nearside front inner brake disc face is starting to corrode

(3.5.1h)The nearside rear inner brake disc face is worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front service brake disc face (inner) is worn

(3.5.1h)The offside rear inner brake disc face is worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,189 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,235 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 49,776 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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EX52 EWJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver 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 EX52 EWJ, 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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EX52 EWJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is EX52 EWJ safe to buy?

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