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EK52 OEO

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 OEO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,574 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,418 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 109,170 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 109,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,020 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,529 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,495 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 101,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,942 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,944 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,423 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,754 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,754 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 91,198 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 91,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,196 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,780 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,995 miles

damage to drivers door mirror

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,136 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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EK52 OEO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 EK52 OEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK52 OEO registered?

EK52 OEO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EK52 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 OEO shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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