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GP51 AEC

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,737 mi
Last recorded63,737 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 AEC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded inner edges strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,731 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 63,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,181 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,998 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,443 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 55,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,807 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 50,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,624 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,253 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 22,481 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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GP51 AEC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP51 AEC, 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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GP51 AEC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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