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CF52 FCX

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

164,717 mi
Last recorded164,717 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FCX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 164,717 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 164,717 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 161,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 156,977 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 156,977 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 151,224 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 139,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 139,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 130,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 130,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 128,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs pitted

outer sills covered

Fail 29 Sep 2018 128,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure warped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs pitted

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Jul 2017 127,856 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 127,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 115,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 108,009 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,125 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 86,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 80,059 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 80,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,405 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,590 miles

slight side play in handbrake lever

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,902 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 54,902 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 41,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,952 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to check brake pipes fully plactic covers fitted

unable to check front underside fully lower engine pan fitted

unable to check outer sills fully side panels fitted

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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CF52 FCX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 CF52 FCX, 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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CF52 FCX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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