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GN52 PAO

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,887 mi
Last recorded28,887 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 PAO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 28,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 25,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,327 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 25,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 25,200 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 25,073 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 24,758 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,369 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,994 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,501 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,132 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,580 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,739 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,711 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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GN52 PAO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GN52 PAO, 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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What year was GN52 PAO registered?

GN52 PAO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is GN52 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 PAO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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