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B4 RVM

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

158,674 mi
Last recorded158,674 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RVM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 158,674 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 158,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 153,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 149,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 145,167 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 140,554 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,748 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 135,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak in tank area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 131,625 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,186 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,422 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 108,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,186 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,519 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,620 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 48,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 31,342 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 31,342 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B4 RVM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black 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 B4 RVM, 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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B4 RVM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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