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YS02 XRN

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

208,741 mi
Last recorded208,741 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 XRN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 208,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

general underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2026 208,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

general underbody and suspension component corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2025 208,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 208,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 206,389 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 206,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 203,448 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 203,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 203,443 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main near joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion to rear under body

Pass 27 Oct 2021 201,086 miles

under body corrosion to all rear

Fail 27 Oct 2021 201,086 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26 and 16 wipers fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body corrosion to all rear

Pass 27 Oct 2020 198,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear metel hanger suports coroded on o/s and n/s of rear exhaust but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody lots of surface rust but still sound advise protection ie wax oil

Pass 1 May 2019 192,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 188,792 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 188,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 181,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 177,716 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 177,716 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 161,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 161,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 149,618 miles

Near side rear tyre uneaven wear on inner edge

Off side rear tyre perrished

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 149,618 miles

Near side rear tyre uneaven wear on inner edge

Off side rear tyre perrished

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 141,058 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 130,141 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 119,818 miles

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

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

fuel filler flap upper hinge broken

Fail 24 May 2010 108,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2010 108,099 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 95,845 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,759 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)

Pass 21 May 2007 72,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 60,142 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 XRN is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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