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EF02 VLC

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

66,418 mi
Last recorded66,418 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VLC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 66,418 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody and suspicion corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 64,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2023 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,040 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 55,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2018 50,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty on outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,289 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,289 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,650 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic sill cocers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,331 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 20,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EF02 VLC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VLC, 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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EF02 VLC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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