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EK02 XGT

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 XGT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 108,041 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,468 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,205 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 106,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 105,976 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 105,974 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2017 105,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 105,025 miles

engine warning lamp on

slight brake bind from offside rear wheel

slight buckle on offside front wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 104,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 103,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 103,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 7 May 2013 100,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 100,547 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,807 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,300 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 69,745 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 69,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,695 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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EK02 XGT is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EK02 XGT, 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 EK02 XGT registered?

EK02 XGT is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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