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YC52 WGZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,705 mi
Last recorded157,705 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 WGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 157,705 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 156,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 150,147 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 149,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 135,035 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 134,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 124,006 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 124,006 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 123,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 118,032 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,120 miles

Nearside Front 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)

non standard intake system fitted

rattle from exhaust possible cat

suspenion lowering springs fitted all round

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,118 miles

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

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

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

non standard intake system fitted

suspenion lowering springs fitted all round

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,972 miles

engine fault code light on

non standard air intake system fitted

non standard suspension springs fitted front and rear

non standard wheels/tyres fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,972 miles

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

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

engine fault code light on

non standard air intake system fitted

non standard suspension springs fitted front and rear

non standard wheels/tyres fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,912 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 55,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,673 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,342 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 WGZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

YC52 WGZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for YC52 WGZ shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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