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GJ52 UEC

2002 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,285 mi
Last recorded74,285 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UEC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,285 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 74,134 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working on bumper (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

all of underside corroded

front sub frame corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,392 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,900 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,098 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 57,098 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Break showing slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,532 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,439 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2011 51,439 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,884 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,070 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 UEC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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