CarVerify

Free Car Check

GN02 XEH

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationGN02 XEH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
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

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,734 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft nut not locked over

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 143,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft nut not locked over

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 131,563 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 123,397 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 118,633 miles

Fuel tank leaking around filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping out of shape

Pass 18 Feb 2019 112,784 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))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 112,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,224 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,224 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2014 72,490 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 72,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,660 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 64,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 57,376 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,210 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 42,069 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 42,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,278 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,236 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front discs excessivley coroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,698 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 17,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

GN02 XEH is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GN02 XEH, 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 GN02 XEH?

You can check the full history of GN02 XEH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN02 XEH registered?

GN02 XEH is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is GN02 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 XEH shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN02 XEH 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 GN02 XEH. 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.