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WF52 RUU

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 131,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 131,222 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,165 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 120,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,023 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2015 96,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2013 76,832 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2012 64,782 miles

front wipers do not clean screen 100%

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,867 miles

o/s/f wheel damaged/buckled slightly on inner rim

Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f wheel damaged/buckled slightly on inner rim

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,235 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,294 miles

long hand brake travel (reserve travel still present)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 29,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long hand brake travel (reserve travel still present)

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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WF52 RUU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF52 RUU, 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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WF52 RUU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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