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YL02 PJX

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,253 mi
Last recorded205,253 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 PJX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 205,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has general corrosion along its length

Pass 17 May 2024 203,630 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside has general corrosion along its length

Pass 20 May 2022 203,622 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security through out underneath of vehicle general surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/ corner centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 200,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 189,809 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 184,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 184,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 174,618 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 165,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 155,949 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 147,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 132,641 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres tread starting to lift on the inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 132,641 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres tread starting to lift on the inside edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 119,972 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 119,972 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,851 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 106,283 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 106,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,726 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 98,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,970 miles

noise when braking in rollers from offside rear

Pass 22 Sep 2007 72,546 miles

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

offside front tyre on limit now

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,429 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 49,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YL02 PJX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL02 PJX, 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 YL02 PJX registered?

YL02 PJX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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