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AO02 XMM

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,423 mi
Last recorded160,423 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 XMM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 160,423 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 150,098 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 150,039 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 144,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 144,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 141,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 139,447 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

handbrake little reserve travel

ns outer body damaged

sill protectors fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 139,447 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on

handbrake little reserve travel

ns outer body damaged

sill protectors fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,775 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

mil light on registered before 1st july 2003

ns body damage

outer sill covers fitted

wipers light smearing

Pass 19 Oct 2018 129,961 miles

body damage ns

front reg plate degraded

nsr of front to rear brake pipe corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 129,961 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

body damage ns

front reg plate degraded

nsr of front to rear brake pipe corroded

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in nsf anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,780 miles

body damage ns

nsf brake fluctuating to limit

Fail 12 Oct 2017 121,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,363 miles

both rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,446 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 98,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,040 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,595 miles

very slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,116 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,246 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,047 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,269 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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AO02 XMM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO02 XMM, 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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AO02 XMM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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