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GU02 TYY

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,038 mi
Last recorded52,038 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 TYY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,038 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Apr 2026 52,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Apr 2025 50,769 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Apr 2025 50,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,366 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 May 2023 47,750 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,881 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 May 2021 46,017 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 May 2020 45,163 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 44,740 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,755 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,719 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,736 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 41,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 41,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,172 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,421 miles

O/S/F/tyre wearing on inner section.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,749 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 38,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 28,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,302 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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GU02 TYY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GU02 TYY, 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

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What year was GU02 TYY registered?

GU02 TYY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is GU02 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 TYY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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