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GU02 YEL

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 98,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,756 miles

Both front discs inner faces corroded

Engine wet with oil

Nearside Rear Disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear Disc corroded on both inner and outer face

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 84,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,284 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Inner rear sills corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 82,284 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery slightly insecure

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Inner rear sills corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,246 miles

Middle exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,209 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 77,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,339 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 60,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,194 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,723 miles

Both front and rear discs corroded on inner edges

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

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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GU02 YEL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU02 YEL, 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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GU02 YEL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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