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YN52 FOJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,702 mi
Last recorded134,702 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 FOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,702 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 134,701 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 134,099 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty but not structualy impaired

Fail 7 Dec 2024 134,099 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle very rusty but not structualy impaired

Pass 13 Dec 2023 132,399 miles

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 132,399 miles

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 130,796 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 130,791 miles

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

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,915 miles

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

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 126,368 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle+Components.

Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,822 miles

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle+Components. (Mainly rear axle).

Pass 21 Dec 2018 117,648 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Signs of corrosion rear axle / both sill area

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,501 miles

Signs of corrosion rear axle / both sill area

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,109 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,826 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 100,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,800 miles

o/s/f h/lamp lense slightly misted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,092 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 97,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

nearside front brake has been binding,pads & discs have got very hot,should be replaced

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,359 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,359 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,736 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

rear brake pads worn

slight mark on windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 40,238 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 40,238 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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YN52 FOJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YN52 FOJ, 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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YN52 FOJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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