2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · FX52 ANP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 17 July 2025 at 93,822 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. Specifically, the car failed in July 2025 and July 2024 just days before their respective passes, suggesting that minor, easily rectifiable issues such as bulbs or minor adjustments were corrected immediately, rather than indicating deep-seated mechanical or structural neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. Between the June 2023 test at 83,810 miles and the July 2025 test at 93,822 miles, the car covered 10,012 miles in two years. This low annual usage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, long periods of standing can often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components such as seals and suspension bushes, as well as corrosion on slow-moving parts. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically checking the sills and wheel arches for corrosion which is common on vehicles of this era. Given the low mileage, the brake system should be examined for pitting on the discs or calipers that have seized due to lack of use. Additionally inspect the tyres for cracking in the sidewalls, as age affects rubber despite sufficient tread depth, and verify that the suspension components are not perished from age.