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YJ52 MDU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,060 mi
Last recorded123,060 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MDU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 123,060 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sill next to fuel tank filler pipe (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 119,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear pipe flange leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sill next to fuel tank filler pipe (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 118,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 113,521 miles

Bonnet safety catch appears to be ineffective

Handbrake travel slightly long

Oil leak ()

Various areas underbody corrosion noted (suspension, brakes, fuel, etc)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,421 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 105,589 miles

advise nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,758 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 99,758 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 86,955 miles

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 on - emissions OK

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,955 miles

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

engine management light on - emissions OK

Pass 20 Aug 2010 75,575 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs stepped and scored on inner faces

Fail 1 Sep 2008 53,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,281 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,962 miles

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

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

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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YJ52 MDU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YJ52 MDU, 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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YJ52 MDU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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