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EX02 FHB

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

212,393 mi
Last recorded212,393 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FHB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 212,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 212,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 208,447 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 205,862 miles

2x headlamp bracket broken secure when bonnet closed

Fail 5 Dec 2016 202,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

THE OSR BRAKES FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND THE BRAKE DISCS MAY HAVE BEEN HOT

WHERE THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FITS TO CALIPER IS DAMP BUT NO LEAK FITTED

Pass 23 Dec 2015 201,235 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 185,132 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 184,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 170,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 161,175 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 161,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 150,482 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 150,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 141,635 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 141,633 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 134,572 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 124,394 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 124,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 113,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 105,287 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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EX02 FHB is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX02 FHB, 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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EX02 FHB is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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