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EJ02 BWK

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,996 mi
Last recorded132,996 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 BWK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,996 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping out of shape

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,844 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 127,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake lever near end of travel

Pass 8 Dec 2022 121,950 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 121,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter weeping

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,039 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 109,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 97,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread craking

Offside Front sidewall going out of shape

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,998 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 92,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 89,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,898 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 84,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 84,797 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,047 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,974 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side front tyre worn

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,480 miles

Rear discs worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 66,480 miles

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

Rear discs worn

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,047 miles

front brake imbalance

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 16 Feb 2010 64,047 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,331 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 59,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,433 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 55,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,672 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 43,597 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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EJ02 BWK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ02 BWK, 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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EJ02 BWK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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