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YS02 PYL

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 PYL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,299 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2020 85,299 miles

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,927 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,827 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

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

General underside corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,584 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 64,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,447 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of car corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of car corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,826 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking area.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s/r tyre uneven tyre wear on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking area.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s/r tyre uneven tyre wear on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edges, n/s getting close to cords.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Could not check rear and o/s/f wheel bearings because of brakes binding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,830 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 45,656 miles

nsf tyre 2mm on inner edge//

Pass 19 Jun 2010 41,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,829 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 36,829 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 32,316 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 scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 26,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre on legal wear limit of 1.6mm

rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,807 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal wear limit of 1.6mm

rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,648 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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YS02 PYL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YS02 PYL, 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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YS02 PYL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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