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GF52 ELO

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 ELO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 144,513 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,467 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))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,017 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 115,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 115,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 100,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,110 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,707 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,120 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,299 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,335 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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GF52 ELO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF52 ELO, 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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GF52 ELO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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