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YE51 XBP

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 XBP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 139,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2023 138,213 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,525 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 135,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 131,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 128,346 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sidesx2 plus dust covers split (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,880 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 123,878 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced OS NS (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS NS (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 119,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 117,368 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 114,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,755 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 107,755 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,296 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 96,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,973 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 84,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 84,940 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 64,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,083 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,446 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,818 miles

oil leak

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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YE51 XBP is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YE51 XBP, 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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YE51 XBP is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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