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GV02 OYJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,423 mi
Last recorded134,423 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 134,423 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 17 Apr 2025 131,922 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 131,919 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 129,948 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 129,937 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,488 miles

Rear Both inner sills showing signs of corrosion, marked in yellow

Pass 3 Nov 2020 122,544 miles

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2020 122,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 117,593 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

several areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,139 miles

areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

heavy surface corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,353 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,032 miles

gaiter deteriorated n/s & o/s/f suspension legs

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,948 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

crack in tread n/s/r tyre

flat spots on tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,886 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 62,882 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,920 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IS ADRIFT.

engine oil level requires top up.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,695 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 30 Apr 2010 53,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,548 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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GV02 OYJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GV02 OYJ, 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 GV02 OYJ registered?

GV02 OYJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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