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VX02 MVD

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,645 mi
Last recorded182,645 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 MVD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 182,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 182,501 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 177,186 miles

Corrosion starting to form on nearside & offside rear inner sills close to rear suspension perscribed areas.

Front registration plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad worn very close to minimum thickness for MOT in comparison to others & reduced performance/imbalance on plate test-but inside of permitted guidelines-advise early replacement

Oil leak not excessive

Sump pan impact damaged & areas of corrosion but not leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2018 176,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2018 176,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face and excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner face and excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 171,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has small splits in inner side wall (no cords showing

nearside and offside rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 171,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has small splits in inner side wall (no cords showing

nearside and offside rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2016 165,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2016 165,143 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2015 161,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 116,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 151,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 139,968 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 139,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 126,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 113,265 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 96,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,902 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 84,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,078 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 65,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VX02 MVD 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 62.5%.

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 VX02 MVD, 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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VX02 MVD is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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