Toyota Celica
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,794 cc
L55 PAFMOT history
L55 PAF is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,147 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 125,147 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,064 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 PAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Celica
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,794 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 PAF was last recorded at 125,147 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 10,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 114,844 miles · 18 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,303 miles
- Average per year
- 6,064 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,147 miles
- 2023 – 114,844 miles
- 2022 – 110,193 miles
- 2020 – 107,008 miles
- 2019 – 99,416 miles
- 2018 – 95,180 miles
- 2017 – 94,095 miles
- 2016 – 84,415 miles
- 2015 – 76,012 miles
- 2014 – 66,976 miles
- 2013 – 56,231 miles
- 2012 – 47,215 miles
- 2011 – 40,899 miles
- 2010 – 37,458 miles
- 2009 – 32,073 miles
- 2008 – 26,029 miles
- 2007 – 20,470 miles
- 2006 – 13,092 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,147 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear slight break bind
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Heavy corrsion under neath
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,147 miles (+10,303)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 125,147 miles
- Test number
- 486922404296
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,844 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 114,844 miles
- Test number
- 987733722598
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,844 miles (+4,651)3 dangerous3 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,844 miles
- Test number
- 355504202754
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,193 miles (+451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 110,193 miles
- Test number
- 912031611668
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass109,742 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 109,742 miles
- Test number
- 182226017375
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight break bind
- AdvisoryHeavy corrsion under neath
Fail109,742 miles (+2,734)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,742 miles
- Test number
- 861807897277
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight break bind
- AdvisoryHeavy corrsion under neath
Pass107,008 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 107,008 miles
- Test number
- 319849920087
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail107,005 miles (+7,589)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,005 miles
- Test number
- 865105272015
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass99,416 miles (+4,236)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 99,416 miles
- Test number
- 744054209386
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufacturer engine covers fitted not allowing access to some suspension components
Pass95,180 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 95,180 miles
- Test number
- 970673929455
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring components
Fail95,180 miles (+1,085)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,180 miles
- Test number
- 557401530952
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring components
Pass94,095 miles (+9,680)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 94,095 miles
- Test number
- 344588460389
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre close to legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
Pass84,415 miles (+8,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 84,415 miles
- Test number
- 644107646792
- AdvisoryRear brakes boarderline pass balance
Pass76,012 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,012 miles
- Test number
- 286473535461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,003 miles (+9,027)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,003 miles
- Test number
- 566902035176
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteNearside rear tyre on legal limit in places
- NoteOffside rear tyre close to legal limit
Pass66,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 66,976 miles
- Test number
- 905795334126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,976 miles (+10,745)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,976 miles
- Test number
- 635895534138
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit and perished
Pass56,231 miles (+9,016)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 56,231 miles
- Test number
- 747566243006
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 47,215 miles
- Test number
- 155250442024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,215 miles (+6,316)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,215 miles
- Test number
- 459050542022
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,899 miles (+3,441)8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 40,899 miles
- Test number
- 137705241088
- NoteAll anti-roll bar links starting to deteriorate
- NoteBoth front tyres worn
- NoteExhaust system starting to deteriorate
- NoteLower covers fitted
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread splitting
- NoteOuter sill covers fitted
- NoteRear anti-roll bar corroded
- NoteRear discs worn
Pass37,458 miles (+5,385)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 37,458 miles
- Test number
- 631243940093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,073 miles (+6,044)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 32,073 miles
- Test number
- 772164549052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,029 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,029 miles
- Test number
- 542965948037
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass26,029 miles (+5,559)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 26,029 miles
- Test number
- 854995148010
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass20,470 miles (+7,378)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 20,470 miles
- Test number
- 501387147046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 13,092 miles
- Test number
- 171857926413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 PAF
- Does L55 PAF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L55 PAF expired on 20 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L55 PAF?
- The MOT on L55 PAF expired on 20 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L55 PAF done?
- L55 PAF was recorded at 125,147 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 6,064 miles a year.
- Has L55 PAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 PAF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L55 PAF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L55 PAF find?
- L55 PAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded.
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