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EF02 VRM

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,746 mi
Last recorded185,746 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VRM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 185,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 185,612 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 180,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 18 May 2019 179,682 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

nearside rear inner sill corroding

Fail 18 May 2019 179,682 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

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

nearside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2018 175,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 169,999 miles

Both Rear Discs Rusted

Pass 25 May 2016 162,994 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 162,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 152,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 136,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,115 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,765 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

nearside wiper starting to deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,822 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,565 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

both rear tyres uneven wear and worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,565 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,937 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,471 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,312 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 48,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 48,739 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VRM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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