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YR52 UHC

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,346 mi
Last recorded127,346 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 UHC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml on

Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml on

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,357 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 116,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamps worked when tapped

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,589 miles

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin

o/s and n/s head lamp beam images starting to deteriorate

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,336 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 74,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 74,103 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 65,365 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,569 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,303 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 49,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,465 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 42,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,401 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 20,401 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UHC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHC, 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 YR52 UHC registered?

YR52 UHC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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