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GD52 PBU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 134,690 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Number plate light dim

OSF ABS wiring insecure not bolted to leg

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

To turn off rear fog light turn off side lights

Pass 12 Sep 2009 126,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 125,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,434 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 98,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,934 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 70,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre flat spotted on inner edges

unable to test offside beam aim due to inoperative headlamp

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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GD52 PBU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD52 PBU, 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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GD52 PBU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GD52 PBU safe to buy?

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