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C15 GJH

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,438 mi
Last recorded148,438 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 GJH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,438 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 145,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 143,949 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 141,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 132,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 128,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,129 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded around suspension mounting area

offside and nearside rear suspension arms/sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 127,855 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,750 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 123,080 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,625 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 111,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 107,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 101,128 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 102,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2008 94,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 94,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 94,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,076 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 75,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,648 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 56,635 miles

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

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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C15 GJH is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C15 GJH, 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 C15 GJH registered?

C15 GJH is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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