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YC52 USU

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,226 mi
Last recorded114,226 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 USU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,226 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 114,028 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 114,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SPLIT ON INNER WALL NO CORDS VISIBLE YET !

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,542 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 87,540 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,867 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,091 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,289 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,451 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,859 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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YC52 USU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC52 USU, 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 YC52 USU registered?

YC52 USU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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