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EJ02 BXP

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,689 mi
Last recorded90,689 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 BXP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 90,689 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,476 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 85,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,202 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,201 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 83,670 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 83,670 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 82,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 81,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2017 81,487 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,833 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,969 miles

Advise handbrake lever travel

Nearside repeater lense damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2007 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,646 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 BXP is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ02 BXP, 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 EJ02 BXP registered?

EJ02 BXP is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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