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GD51 MFA

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,204 mi
Last recorded87,204 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 MFA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,940 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,309 miles

accident damage nearside rear

corrosion to underside and around rear suspension perscribed areas

slight binding to both front brakes and offside rear brake.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 60,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

accident damage nearside rear

corrosion to underside and around rear suspension perscribed areas

slight binding to both front brakes and offside rear brake.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,000 miles

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

general surface corrosion to underside, general wear to suspension bushes

Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,356 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,356 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 53,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,244 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,629 miles

Advise that the nearside rear and offside rear tyres are slightly distorted.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 42,629 miles

Advise that the nearside rear and offside rear tyres are slightly distorted.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 38,940 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre on 1mm tread on inside edge. But not into centre 3/4 of tread

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,940 miles

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Offside front tyre on 1mm tread on inside edge. But not into centre 3/4 of tread

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,136 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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GD51 MFA is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD51 MFA, 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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GD51 MFA is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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