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EK52 OVD

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,482 mi
Last recorded86,482 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 OVD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 86,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,324 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,324 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,206 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,311 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 83,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,567 miles

both rear wheels distorted nsr wheel kerbed

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 61,339 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,916 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight coolant leak near water pump area.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight coolant leak near water pump area.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,972 miles

Both front brake discs have some corrosion on inner faces

O/s/f road wheel appears slightly buckled

Fail 26 Aug 2008 32,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,772 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,776 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 OVD is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

EK52 OVD is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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