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VE51 OYC

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,056 mi
Last recorded177,056 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 OYC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 177,056 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 177,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 176,315 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 176,315 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 173,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 169,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 167,531 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 167,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 163,651 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 156,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades poor

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 143,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 143,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 132,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 132,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 121,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 109,829 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 98,992 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 98,992 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 86,982 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,869 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VE51 OYC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE51 OYC, 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 VE51 OYC registered?

VE51 OYC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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