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GJ52 SBU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,064 mi
Last recorded106,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 SBU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,064 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 106,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,325 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,910 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance. n/s readings lower.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,933 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,967 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,213 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,654 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,229 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,062 miles

inner face on front brake discs slightly corrorded

inner face on rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,551 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight misting of fluid on power steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,712 miles

front pads wearing low

rear pads low

water pump weeping

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,695 miles

n/s/f + o/s/r wheels slightly buckled

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,657 miles

all slightly buckled

slight corrosion on all brake discs

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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GJ52 SBU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ52 SBU, 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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What year was GJ52 SBU registered?

GJ52 SBU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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