2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · RE52 LSU
2002 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 119,470 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE52 LSU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2024
- 119,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE52 LSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Celica (RE52 LSU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
RE52 LSU Mileage History
- 06/05/2022104,977 mi
- 06/05/2022104,977 mi
- 15/05/2023112,778 mi+7,801 mi
- 14/05/2024119,470 mi+6,692 mi
Average of roughly 7,163 miles per year across 4 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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