2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · FN02 XOD

The 2002 Toyota Celica presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 14 January 2025 at 136,352 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding four tests back to November 2021 also passed cleanly. No advisories or recurring faults appear in the official record, indicating the vehicle has not shown worsening mechanical condition across the observed period. The mileage pattern reflects light use for a 24-year-old car. Recorded distance rose from 113,521 miles at the November 2021 test to 136,352 miles by January 2025, an accumulation of roughly 22,831 miles over just over three years, equating to about 5,681 miles annually against the vehicle's life. A notable gap exists between the November 2023 pass at 123,921 miles and the January 2025 test, where the car covered 12,431 miles yet still passed without defect. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, with only a failed entry on 17 November 2021 carrying no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault. Given the absence of flagged items, a buyer should still verify structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as 24-year-old Toyotas commonly suffer hidden rust despite passing emissions and brake checks. The low annual mileage implies the Celica may have stood unused for periods, so inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related perishing or seizure rather than wear from distance. A pre-purchase inspection should confirm the timing chain tension, fluid condition, and tyre sidewall cracking from prolonged storage. The clean MOT history shows previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the record alone does not certify component lifespan beyond each test date.