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WH02 DOE

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

178,719 mi
Last recorded178,719 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH02 DOE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 178,719 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 178,684 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed major gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 171,609 miles

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

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

advise hand brake travel

head lights have poor beam patten

Pass 24 Jan 2024 161,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 171,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 158,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 154,915 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 154,905 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rubber protection cover broken up and dragged in to shock absorber damaging seal leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 149,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective still has pattern but light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 149,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective still has pattern but light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r brake pads approx 3to4mm

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,738 miles

Oil leak engine

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jan 2018 134,738 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,554 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 127,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,883 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 119,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,255 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 104,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 72,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 35,517 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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WH02 DOE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WH02 DOE, 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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WH02 DOE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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