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YC52 XPW

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 125,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion under the body (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 113,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake is noisy

rear wiper deteriorated

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,921 miles

number plates deteriorated

rear tyres worn near limit

Fail 8 Dec 2011 90,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

number plates deteriorated

offside front tyre worn near the limit

Pass 10 Dec 2010 77,258 miles

front brake imbalance near limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Dec 2010 77,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake imbalance near limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,890 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Dec 2009 62,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,786 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Front brake inner pads wearing low.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,198 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 45,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,700 miles

Clicking noise from parking brake lever.

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XPW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YC52 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

YC52 XPW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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