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FL52 YRZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

167,347 mi
Last recorded167,347 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YRZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 167,347 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm mount (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension arm mount (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills very corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

mil light on

Pass 6 Nov 2021 160,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 160,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 154,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 154,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 154,025 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre bald at inner edge

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,607 miles

front and rear suspension components very corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 150,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 144,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake have long travel

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 143,889 miles

Emissions not tested rear box have big hole (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake have long travel

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 140,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long hand brake travel.

wipers starting to smear

Pass 5 Nov 2016 136,469 miles

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 136,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired pad locking pin not fully secure (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure brake pad locking pin not fully secure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,969 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 123,969 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,655 miles

front damper dust boots splitting.

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 115,573 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear brake disc.

front damper dust boots splitting.

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 107,420 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc.

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall.

n/s/r tyre slightly unevenly worn.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 107,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc.

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall.

n/s/r tyre slightly unevenly worn.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,881 miles

front brake discs corroded

general underside corrosion

rear exhaust silencer has hole in

Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,662 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust silencer has hole in

Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,422 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,153 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,989 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 40,229 miles

both front brake discs inner face pitted and corroded

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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FL52 YRZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FL52 YRZ, 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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FL52 YRZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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