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WJ02 WLH

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WLH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 99,811 miles

beam patterns weak

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear bars

o/s/r brake pads worn low

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high

Underside rusty in places

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel high

Underside rusty in places

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers casing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Park brake travel high

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,493 miles

All Suspension Bushes Starting To Perish And Split

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

N S R Inner Sill Starting To Corrode

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,122 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust coerroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,109 miles

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

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

corrosion to all suspension components

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,578 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all other pads worn low

exhaust corroded

rear brakes noisey inside both hubs

Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,905 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all other pads worn low

exhaust corroded

rear brakes noisey inside both hubs

Pass 4 Aug 2012 78,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both no; plates deteriorating

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2012 78,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both no; plates deteriorating

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2011 76,509 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 75,211 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 75,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,811 miles

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2009 73,811 miles

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

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,959 miles

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

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)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2008 72,959 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,371 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 52,544 miles

both rear tyres 2 mm legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear no plate fading

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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WJ02 WLH is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ02 WLH, 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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WJ02 WLH is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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