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YR02 LBF

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 LBF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,356 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2021 127,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,200 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2020 124,179 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,795 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2019 121,794 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing rusty at bottom

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,414 miles

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

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

Various underbody area's and component's corroded

nearside front tyre has some side wall damage but not to cords

outer sill cover's fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,136 miles

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

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

Fuel tank strap

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear track control fixings corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear track control arm fixings corroded but not considered excessive

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,134 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement in reverse direction brake locks up (3.5.1k)

Bonnet safety latch seized

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

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

Fuel tank strap

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear track control fixings corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

marks on windscreen

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear suspension rusty

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,652 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 87,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 76,360 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,392 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 64,392 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,477 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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YR02 LBF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YR02 LBF, 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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YR02 LBF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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