2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · RO52 HWF
2002 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 134,049 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 HWF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 134,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO52 HWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Celica (RO52 HWF) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
RO52 HWF Mileage History
- 16/09/200518,404 mi
- 29/08/200623,309 mi+4,905 mi
- 29/08/200728,493 mi+5,184 mi
- 12/09/200832,451 mi+3,958 mi
- 02/09/200936,904 mi+4,453 mi
- 03/09/200936,906 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/201041,066 mi+4,160 mi
- 13/09/201144,719 mi+3,653 mi
- 15/09/201144,719 mi
- 24/08/201247,486 mi+2,767 mi
- 01/10/201352,299 mi+4,813 mi
- 12/09/201456,092 mi+3,793 mi
- 27/08/201560,097 mi+4,005 mi
- 20/08/201664,632 mi+4,535 mi
- 08/08/201771,832 mi+7,200 mi
- 11/08/201771,875 mi+43 mi
- 28/08/201880,357 mi+8,482 mi
- 30/08/201880,382 mi+25 mi
- 30/08/201990,634 mi+10,252 mi
- 17/08/2020101,508 mi+10,874 mi
- 17/08/2020101,508 mi
- 27/08/2021108,212 mi+6,704 mi
- 25/08/2022113,184 mi+4,972 mi
- 29/08/2023115,038 mi+1,854 mi
- 23/08/2024117,913 mi+2,875 mi
- 02/09/2025127,571 mi+9,658 mi
- 02/09/2025127,572 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/2026134,046 mi+6,474 mi
- 10/09/2026134,049 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,511 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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