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EF02 TLU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,706 mi
Last recorded101,706 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 TLU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,706 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 90,620 miles

Rear Lower rear lower structure has some rust.advise

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,806 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,863 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 69,625 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,880 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,852 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not exposing cords or in excess of 25mm

Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,085 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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EF02 TLU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF02 TLU, 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 EF02 TLU registered?

EF02 TLU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is EF02 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 TLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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