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YJ02 GTZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,373 mi
Last recorded173,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 GTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 173,373 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 172,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 169,591 miles

rear brake discs very rusty and corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2015 169,586 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs very rusty and corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 166,387 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 166,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

clutch low

rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2013 162,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 159,747 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 159,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 151,366 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 121,719 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is illuminated

front undertray is not fully secure

front washer jets are partially blocked

Pass 5 Jul 2010 121,719 miles

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

engine management light is illuminated

front undertray is not fully secure

front washer jets are partially blocked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,357 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

petrol flap release lever is missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 69,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,981 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 69,786 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

CANNOT OPEN FUEL CAP

Pass 1 Dec 2006 123,749 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 48,401 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 48,401 miles

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

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

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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YJ02 GTZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ02 GTZ, 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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YJ02 GTZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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