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AU52 JOA

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 JOA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 89,863 miles

Inner sills and subframe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre distorted inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2024 89,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Lens / possible bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Inner sills and subframe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre distorted inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear inner arches corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible lens or bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear inner arches corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,324 miles

Front tyres worn

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 75,324 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres worn

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,698 miles

Inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2021 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,575 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,178 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 63,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,916 miles

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2015 61,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 61,308 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 58,757 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,158 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,158 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,381 miles

Deep cut on o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,303 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,231 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 36,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,152 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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AU52 JOA is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AU52 JOA, 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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AU52 JOA is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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