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GN52 CFF

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

314,530 mi
Last recorded314,530 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 CFF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 314,530 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Inner seal rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2025 311,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body and suspension compontes have corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 281,895 miles

Body and suspension components have corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 280,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Body and suspension components have corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 243,852 miles

All suspension components have corrosion

Body has corrosion

Engine management light on

Fail 6 Jan 2024 243,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components have corrosion

Body has corrosion

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2023 203,947 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion

EML on

Fail 17 Jan 2023 203,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion

EML on

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 160,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 142,449 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,300 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,228 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 67,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,926 miles

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

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 60,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,589 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 51,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,568 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 2 Oct 2007 40,503 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 40,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,308 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 30,308 miles

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

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

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

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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GN52 CFF 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 69%.

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 GN52 CFF, 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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GN52 CFF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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