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GU52 TRX

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 TRX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 121,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting point (arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting point (arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 121,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure silencer heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting point (arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting point (arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 115,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 108,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 103,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 103,659 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 96,451 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 96,451 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 96,444 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,590 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 70,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,347 miles

battery loose

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,387 miles

battery loose

front number plate damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 49,387 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate damaged

under tray fitted

battery loose

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,449 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,206 miles

Nearside rear tyre is close to the legal wear limit.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 36,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is close to the legal wear limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,615 miles

drivers wiper blade is starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,243 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Yokohama advan 205/50 R16 87 V

Both front tyres have side wall damage

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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GU52 TRX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GU52 TRX, 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 GU52 TRX registered?

GU52 TRX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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