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YN52 DFZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,095 mi
Last recorded58,095 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 DFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner not fully secured _ clips missing

rear screen wash not working

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,881 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light rusting on front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe rusty ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

light damage to front bumper - both sides

Pass 21 Feb 2024 47,019 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,156 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,380 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 39,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 37,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,814 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,543 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,029 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,368 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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YN52 DFZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YN52 DFZ, 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 YN52 DFZ registered?

YN52 DFZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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