CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV02 XDT

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,280 mi
Last recorded92,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 XDT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 89,272 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 84,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 80,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,256 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement KNOCKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NON STD EXHAUST

Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,256 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement KNOCKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

NON STD EXHAUST

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,952 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,010 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,010 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 63,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brakes binding slightly (just ok for mot)

front headlamp images deteriorating

general rusting to the underside of vehicle treatment recomended

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brakes binding slightly (just ok for mot)

front headlamp images deteriorating

general rusting to the underside of vehicle treatment recomended

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 55,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 May 2013 55,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jul 2012 52,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,587 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,642 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,427 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,617 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 34,414 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,414 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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV02 XDT is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 FV02 XDT, 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 FV02 XDT?

You can check the full history of FV02 XDT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV02 XDT registered?

FV02 XDT is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is FV02 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 XDT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV02 XDT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV02 XDT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.