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WN52 GCY

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,189 mi
Last recorded166,189 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 GCY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 166,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front to rear under body under seeled

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 162,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

a lot of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust heat shields insecure

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded, very near to being excess

oil leak from engine

unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills due to sill covers being fitted at time test

Fail 12 Jan 2023 162,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

a lot of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust heat shields insecure

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded, very near to being excess

oil leak from engine

unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills due to sill covers being fitted at time test

Pass 6 Jan 2022 156,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/wheel arch partially obscured by trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jan 2022 156,782 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/wheel arch partially obscured by trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jan 2021 151,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 Jan 2021 151,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both silencers corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction mounted phone holder on windscreen ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,955 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside door has damage

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,704 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 120,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 107,210 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2016 100,271 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,169 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 92,169 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,513 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 58,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,125 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to inner face of front discs

Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2006 338,040 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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WN52 GCY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc 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 WN52 GCY, 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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WN52 GCY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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