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BW52 UML

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,631 mi
Last recorded105,631 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 UML
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 105,631 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 105,621 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,923 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 102,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox, and sounds like another leak near front, behind undertray (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,068 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 100,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 96,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 93,852 miles

Coil springs corroded, rear shock absorbers corrosion.

Front shock absorber dust covers split.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 93,852 miles

Coil springs corroded, rear shock absorbers corrosion.

Front shock absorber dust covers split.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,771 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,813 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 87,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 75,148 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,255 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,382 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,707 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 27,707 miles

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

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

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

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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BW52 UML is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BW52 UML, 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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BW52 UML is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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