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YG51 SSN

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 SSN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,597 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,558 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 117,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear sub frame corroded

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,570 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 102,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,300 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,520 miles

n/s/front alloy wheel rim buckled

slight bind o/s/front brake/wheel

Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

slight bind o/s/front brake/wheel

n/s/front alloy wheel rim buckled

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,582 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,582 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,476 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 87,476 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,880 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,411 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,108 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,111 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 68,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 42,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,375 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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YG51 SSN is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG51 SSN, 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 YG51 SSN registered?

YG51 SSN is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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