CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA52 CTU

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,957 mi
Last recorded158,957 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 CTU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2024 158,957 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill 30cm of rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill 30 cm of drivers seat and seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill 30cm of rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill badly corroded

Nearside Rear chassis legs badly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill badly corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg badly corroded

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat belts been removed ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 154,042 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all removed ()

Fail 15 Jul 2023 154,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components both drop links fouling brake hoses on full lock, nearside fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all removed ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 152,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 150,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 147,717 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 130,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,351 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 115,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 112,535 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 112,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 109,605 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 106,289 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 106,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 100,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 92,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,204 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,675 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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA52 CTU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA52 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA52 CTU?

You can check the full history of EA52 CTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA52 CTU registered?

EA52 CTU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is EA52 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 CTU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA52 CTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA52 CTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.