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VX52 AOW

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,822 mi
Last recorded163,822 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 AOW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 163,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavelly undersealed

Fail 8 May 2026 163,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavelly undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2024 163,816 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2024 163,809 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 163,378 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 161,442 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 150,951 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 137,382 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 125,086 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,464 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 112,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 101,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,109 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,387 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,617 miles

check rear pads 6000 miles.

rear discs corroded inner egdes.

rear tyres 3-4 mm

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 44,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,821 miles

Advise cut in sidewall of O/S/R Tyre but is not showing ply chords.

Advise rear brake disc's are rusty due to standing.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,204 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,204 miles

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

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 21,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 12,413 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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VX52 AOW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver 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 VX52 AOW, 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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VX52 AOW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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