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YJ52 MKO

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,374 mi
Last recorded154,374 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2020 154,374 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 152,217 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 150,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,948 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 146,701 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 146,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 145,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 143,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 143,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 141,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 137,209 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 137,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,211 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 118,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,176 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 100,723 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 100,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 90,114 miles

advise n/s/f wiper split

advise rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,717 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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YJ52 MKO 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 70%.

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 YJ52 MKO, 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 MKO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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