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YN02 HFJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,518 mi
Last recorded113,518 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 HFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 113,518 miles

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

EML on

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,185 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 108,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,032 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 90,017 miles

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal in gearbox slightly seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective to big,hitting passenger blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,073 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Fail 6 Aug 2020 84,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO TEST WIPERS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL IN FORWARD AND REARWARD PLACES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEAT BELTS (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,478 miles

INNER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,465 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,850 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,602 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 74,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,271 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,766 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,295 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,530 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,922 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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YN02 HFJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YN02 HFJ, 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 YN02 HFJ registered?

YN02 HFJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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