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YH02 YLT

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,154 mi
Last recorded155,154 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 YLT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 155,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innerarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 154,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 152,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,320 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 146,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 143,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 140,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 138,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 131,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,396 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 118,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 112,265 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,427 miles

Oil leak

both front shocker dust covers in poor condition

cut in n/s/r tyre not to core

Pass 29 Mar 2010 93,733 miles

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

advise travel becoming long on handbrake

Pass 16 Mar 2009 80,456 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 80,456 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,404 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 43,053 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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YH02 YLT is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YH02 YLT, 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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YH02 YLT is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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