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WF52 SYW

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,108 mi
Last recorded104,108 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 SYW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 104,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2023 104,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad spring clip missing but pads still secure

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pad spring clip missing but pads still secure

Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,614 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 84,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing with tread

Offside Front tyre perishing within tread

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 73,102 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing with tread

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

Offside Front tyre perishing within tread

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,880 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 59,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,701 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,969 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,733 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,699 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,699 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,588 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 27,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,744 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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WF52 SYW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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