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Y7 MLV

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 MLV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 98,176 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 97,671 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on the drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification Contacting shock absorber and effecting the steering (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,560 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 84,699 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,275 miles

corrosion inner sills

corrosion rear inner wheel arches

Fail 25 Sep 2020 84,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

corrosion inner sills

corrosion rear inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,451 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 83,451 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear inner sills

front and rear sub-frames corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,412 miles

Front brake imbalance high

Fail 16 Feb 2017 79,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake imbalance high

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,166 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlamp aim on high limit

Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,164 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside headlamp aim on high limit

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,930 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,996 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,711 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,770 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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Y7 MLV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y7 MLV, 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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What year was Y7 MLV registered?

Y7 MLV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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