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YN52 GWX

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,068 mi
Last recorded153,068 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 GWX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,068 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 142,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 142,939 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,605 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 137,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 135,205 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 135,205 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 127,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 127,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,095 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,490 miles

General surface corrosion of suspension components.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,748 miles

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

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

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

Registration plates starting to deteriorate, front and rear

Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,137 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,909 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 58,909 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,167 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,299 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 29,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,329 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 GWX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 YN52 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

YN52 GWX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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