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EO02 LZE

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,425 mi
Last recorded122,425 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 LZE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 122,425 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front indicators discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Product on both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 120,150 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel neck corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 117,683 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 117,683 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,912 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,697 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,485 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 110,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,005 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,760 miles

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

under body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,567 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 103,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,843 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,843 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,627 miles

advise side to side movement on hand brake lever

Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,469 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,655 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 8 Apr 2009 57,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,593 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)

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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EO02 LZE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EO02 LZE, 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 EO02 LZE registered?

EO02 LZE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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