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Y541 TFG

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,500 mi
Last recorded156,500 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 TFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 156,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2019 148,838 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear evidence of tyre sidewall run soft at some point but not bulging

Pass 28 Sep 2018 132,909 miles

park brake lever travel high

Pass 29 Sep 2017 124,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded - offside main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front headlamps glazed and beam image poor, advise cleaning or renewal

offside rear tyre going out of shape and noisy on road test, advise renewal

Fail 26 Sep 2017 124,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded - main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose joint area - (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords - nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split - (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded - offside main front to offside rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front headlamps glazed and beam image poor, advise cleaning or renewal

offside rear tyre going out of shape and noisy on road test, advise renewal

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,842 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Rear axel mounts heavily corroded

both ends of front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both front head lights poor beam pattern

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,052 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

all brake disc faces corroded

rear brakes noisy advise re work

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 9 Sep 2014 101,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

heavy smoke from exhaust at start of emissions test

number plates deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2014 101,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose

heavy smoke from exhaust at start of emissions test

number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre low and perishing

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2012 88,733 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre low and perishing

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,796 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 73,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 55,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2007 46,451 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 46,451 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,612 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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Y541 TFG is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y541 TFG, 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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Y541 TFG is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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