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CX52 PFU

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,942 mi
Last recorded166,942 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 PFU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 166,942 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 165,075 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 157,760 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in subframe osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch worn

temp repair carried out to exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2021 149,314 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 141,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met required limits, little reserve travel at lever

Fail 7 Sep 2020 141,515 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met , little reserve travel at handbrake lever

undertray insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,739 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,968 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% nsf370 l osf 300 l (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake hoses deteriorated and ferules corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 122,950 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nsr 180 osr70 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% nsf 390 L osf 300 L (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake hoses deteriorated and ferules corroded

hand brake just passed with 18 %

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,559 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,447 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake inbalance 27%

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear suspension bushes worn

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,915 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,054 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,960 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 25,436 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 24,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,891 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,384 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,702 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,100 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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CX52 PFU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX52 PFU, 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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CX52 PFU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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