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ET02 NEN

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,231 mi
Last recorded98,231 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 NEN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,231 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 96,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 92,201 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 92,199 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,385 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 88,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,002 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))

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

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,710 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,170 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres . age cracking on walls

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,056 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 62,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,461 miles

Both rear tyres worn low inner edges of tread.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,241 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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ET02 NEN is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ET02 NEN, 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

How do I check the history of ET02 NEN?

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What year was ET02 NEN registered?

ET02 NEN is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is ET02 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET02 NEN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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