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YS52 JSZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,403 mi
Last recorded159,403 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 JSZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 159,403 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2017 152,683 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2017 152,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2016 136,957 miles

e.m.l on

items removed from windscreen for mot

Pass 7 May 2015 121,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 112,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 105,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 105,225 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 97,535 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 97,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 89,474 miles

nearside tyre close to limit

rear discs discs rusty and pitted inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,934 miles

Both rear handbrake cables outer sleeves wearing

Coolant leak

Front and rear registration plates faded but legible

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 78,934 miles

Both rear handbrake cables outer sleeves wearing

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear registration plates faded but legible

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 68,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 68,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 57,045 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,966 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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YS52 JSZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc 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 YS52 JSZ, 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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YS52 JSZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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