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AR51 FWV

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FWV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 145,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and subframe surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill front to rear undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and subframe undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 145,918 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and subframe surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill front to rear undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension and subframe undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 145,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion under plastic sill covers unable to check (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,232 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted restricting full examination of outer sills

centre exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 21 Jan 2019 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 11 Jan 2018 129,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust shield loose

sill covers obstructing testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2018 129,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust shield loose

sill covers obstructing testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,065 miles

rear suspension arm bushes becoming perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,168 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,168 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 87,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,900 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers on sills

plastic covers under engine

Pass 18 Dec 2008 62,649 miles

both sides rear brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,842 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,678 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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AR51 FWV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 FWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AR51 FWV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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