2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · DY02 PNZ
2002 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 164,860 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY02 PNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 164,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY02 PNZ 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 (DY02 PNZ) between August 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))”.
DY02 PNZ Mileage History
- 18/08/2025161,600 mi
- 02/09/2025161,601 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2026164,688 mi+3,087 mi
- 14/09/2026164,843 mi+155 mi
- 03/10/2026164,860 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 2,897 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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