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WD02 LJA

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,031 mi
Last recorded178,031 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 178,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 170,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 156,725 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 140,681 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 140,673 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 130,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 130,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view!

Pass 5 Jul 2019 127,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 127,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits major exhaust blow rear (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens very hazey,giving off poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens very hazey,giving off poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Jul 2018 124,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both aims no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,152 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 121,149 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 118,177 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,184 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 109,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front number plate is cracked.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,560 miles

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

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,720 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,011 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,900 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 27 Mar 2007 21,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,349 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 19,349 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WD02 LJA is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WD02 LJA, 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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WD02 LJA is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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