2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · HT51 BSV
2002 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 141,320 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT51 BSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 141,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT51 BSV Mileage History
- 16/09/2023127,057 mi
- 19/09/2023127,058 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/2024132,660 mi+5,602 mi
- 26/09/2025141,313 mi+8,653 mi
- 11/10/2025141,320 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT51 BSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Celica (HT51 BSV) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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