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YR52 DSX

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,051 mi
Last recorded167,051 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 DSX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 167,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 20 Aug 2016 153,106 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 153,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 136,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,422 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 117,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 108,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 108,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 100,194 miles

Exhaust pipe into main silencer getting rusty.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake is rubbing on slightly.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Several front & rear suspension componants getting rusty.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,101 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 71,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,726 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,726 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,498 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,070 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 30,840 miles

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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YR52 DSX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR52 DSX, 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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YR52 DSX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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