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GJ52 SGO

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 SGO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,382 miles

general under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2023 94,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,090 miles

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

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

rear under body and front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2022 94,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% o/s rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear under body and front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 93,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has two nails in it ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 15 Jan 2019 91,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has two nails in it ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,145 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,947 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,082 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,647 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,140 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,203 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,836 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,894 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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GJ52 SGO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJ52 SGO, 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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GJ52 SGO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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