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YD52 MZG

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,009 mi
Last recorded101,009 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 MZG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 100,822 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,594 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,316 miles

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

sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 17 Feb 2023 100,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Front brake hose retaining bolt missing

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front brake hose retaining bolt missing

sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2020 99,845 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sills not tested covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 97,895 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 97,893 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 95,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 83,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,321 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,475 miles

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

some corrosion found on front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,070 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,070 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,284 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,709 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,716 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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YD52 MZG is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD52 MZG, 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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YD52 MZG is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 October 2002.

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