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GF52 VXB

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,489 mi
Last recorded119,489 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 119,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,322 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 111,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,686 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,747 miles

fuel tank heat shield loose one end

Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,747 miles

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

fuel tank heat shield loose one end

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,910 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 100,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,653 miles

eml on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 93,900 miles

eml light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 90,353 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,279 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 81,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,309 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 53,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,856 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,230 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 VXB is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GF52 VXB, 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 GF52 VXB?

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What year was GF52 VXB registered?

GF52 VXB is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is GF52 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 VXB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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