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EF02 VLK

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,857 mi
Last recorded131,857 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VLK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 131,857 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 119,548 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 119,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 107,725 miles

NSF wheel has resistance when spun but not enough to be considered a bind, this may need investigation soon but meets MOT requirements at test time

OSF position lamp was inop but came on during test, stays on when tapped but may be an indication that bulb is failing

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,356 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 27 May 2010 98,356 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 May 2009 85,918 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,568 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,774 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 VLK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EF02 VLK, 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 VLK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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