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V5 RWH

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,579 mi
Last recorded170,579 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RWH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 170,579 miles

various itens corroded under vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2025 169,088 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various items corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 160,126 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

general corrosion to rear suspension

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 160,126 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

engine management lamp illuminated

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 26 Nov 2022 149,051 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,432 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

handbrake travel

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 141,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body component likely to become detached wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

eml on

handbrake travel

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,838 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

both headlamp images poor

Fail 28 Oct 2020 131,838 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamp images poor

Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine management lamp illluminated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,041 miles

EML on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,699 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,946 miles

Engine management light on

exhaust slightly damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2015 82,921 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

exhaust slightly damaged

front tyres bold on inner edges and tyre pressures low

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,365 miles

EML illuminated

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,760 miles

osf brake hose touching strut

Pass 7 Apr 2012 49,062 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,318 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,087 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 24,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V5 RWH is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V5 RWH, 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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V5 RWH is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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