2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · L55 PAF
2002 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 125,147 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L55 PAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2024
- 125,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L55 PAF 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 (L55 PAF) between January 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
L55 PAF Mileage History
- 11/01/2022109,742 mi
- 21/07/2022110,193 mi+451 mi
- 18/07/2023114,844 mi+4,651 mi
- 18/07/2023114,844 mi
- 20/07/2024125,147 mi+10,303 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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