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WM51 EUL

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

159,411 mi
Last recorded159,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 EUL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 159,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 158,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 158,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

General surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Pass 23 Jan 2023 156,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Pass 8 Dec 2021 154,799 miles

Surface corrosion to vehicle's underside

Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,900 miles

underside rusted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 147,550 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,575 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 143,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 141,738 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 141,738 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 141,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 134,983 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 134,981 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 123,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 114,057 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 107,621 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 100,274 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 89,607 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,401 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 29 Nov 2006 68,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,034 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 60,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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WM51 EUL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WM51 EUL, 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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WM51 EUL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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