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EP02 GWY

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,354 mi
Last recorded131,354 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 GWY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,354 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 129,667 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 129,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,130 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,741 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 110,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,897 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))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 92,668 miles

Rear both suspension arm mounting points starting to corrode

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 13 Apr 2019 82,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,154 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,397 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+ cracks on tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm+ cracks on tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,777 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 41,252 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND ALL COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL TYRES HAVE CRACKED AND PERISHED TREAD

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND ALL COMPONENTS

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPERBLADE SPLIT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,777 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 35,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 33,609 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,234 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,291 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,291 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,405 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,694 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 19 Jul 2005 8,092 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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EP02 GWY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EP02 GWY, 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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EP02 GWY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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