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B12 GJW

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,619 mi
Last recorded133,619 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 GJW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,619 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Parking brake travel high

Fail 5 Mar 2026 133,608 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Parking brake travel high

Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,640 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 132,640 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 131,023 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 131,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,622 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 127,595 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,533 miles

Hand brake adjustment requires attention

Headlights only just have a beam pattern

Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,977 miles

Both headlight aims Misty

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,500 miles

Front pads look low

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 6 Mar 2020 119,500 miles

Front pads look low

Rear tyres low on tread

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,096 miles

Oil leak. H/light misty

Pass 7 Mar 2018 105,245 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,471 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,585 miles

long h/brake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,284 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

long h/brake travel

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front fog light cracked but working ok

nearside rear seat back insecure

rear brake slightly out of balance

Fail 26 Mar 2011 39,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs rusty

nearside front fog light cracked but working ok

nearside rear seat back insecure

rear brake slightly out of balance

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 18,566 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 18,566 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

near side front tyre has deep cuts on sidewall almost through to cords

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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B12 GJW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 B12 GJW, 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 B12 GJW registered?

B12 GJW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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