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VX52 DYS

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 DYS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 109,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,541 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,692 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 3 Sep 2013 58,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,351 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,980 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,444 miles

Front Brake Disc's Corroded

Front Brake Pads Worn Low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,548 miles

Front Tyres Worn Low

Fail 2 Sep 2008 33,544 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 27,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both Rear Tyres Worn Low (3mm)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,764 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Low (3mm)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 23,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,401 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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VX52 DYS is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX52 DYS, 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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VX52 DYS is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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