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VN52 TXL

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,047 mi
Last recorded88,047 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 TXL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,047 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,047 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe mounts heavily corroded

inner sills and chassis heavily corroded

rear tyres low on tread

steering suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe mounts heavily corroded

inner sills and chassis heavily corroded

rear tyres low on tread

steering suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,553 miles

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

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

engine noisey

sill covers fitted

under side rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,573 miles

Rear heat shield insured

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,564 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insured

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,539 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 73,531 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,990 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight brake bind on n/s rear wheel

Pass 30 May 2012 47,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,995 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,459 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 30,455 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

slight drag on o/s rear wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,390 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,204 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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VN52 TXL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN52 TXL, 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 VN52 TXL registered?

VN52 TXL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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