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AJ52 GUK

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,514 mi
Last recorded183,514 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GUK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 183,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2025 183,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box complete section (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Front undertrays fitted restricting view

Front various engine covers fitted restricting view of fluid bottles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Oil level low

Under body vehicle corrosion

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 175,847 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,909 miles

Front and rear axles corroded and sills

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 166,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear axles corroded and sills

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 159,276 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

coolant level low

Pass 29 Oct 2021 154,528 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear Axle Corroded & Fuel Pipes Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 154,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear Axle Corroded & Fuel Pipes Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,590 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 142,860 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 142,860 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 133,523 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST

Pass 14 Oct 2017 123,992 miles

COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,035 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 113,035 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 24 Oct 2015 105,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 105,370 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,947 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 97,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 68,787 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 68,756 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,822 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,584 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 56,584 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing not tested

Fail 14 Mar 2009 48,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn uneven & low on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn uneven & low on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

near side rear tyre and off side rear tyres out of shape & lumpy

Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 23,580 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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AJ52 GUK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ52 GUK, 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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AJ52 GUK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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