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AM52 LUF

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,144 mi
Last recorded78,144 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LUF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,144 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,500 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all off the arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 76,500 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all off the arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 75,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside Has Surface Corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2023 75,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2022 71,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 67,395 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 67,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,609 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,148 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Undercovers/sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,713 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 52,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,970 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 47,970 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

radial cracking front tyres and nearside rear

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,392 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts

offside & nearside front tyres has slight cuts

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,071 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 19,324 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 9 Nov 2006 15,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 11,628 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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AM52 LUF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM52 LUF, 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 AM52 LUF registered?

AM52 LUF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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