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WA02 CUX

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

113,354 mi
Last recorded113,354 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 CUX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaired with paste (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both outer sills unable to check for corrosion due to body trims fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,385 miles

suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 100,856 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 100,757 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 95,476 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2018 95,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 May 2017 92,436 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 92,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 89,836 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 89,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 86,233 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 86,233 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 82,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

tailgate struts not working

Fail 23 May 2014 82,155 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

tailgate struts not working

Pass 18 May 2013 75,644 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,275 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in nsf tyre outer wall

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 67,513 miles

n/s/rear wheel has slight distortion on inner bead

Fail 17 May 2011 67,513 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/rear wheel has slight distortion on inner bead

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,055 miles

rear brake discs getting pitted and worn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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WA02 CUX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WA02 CUX, 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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WA02 CUX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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