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EX52 PFG

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 PFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 108,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 105,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TO REAR (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,295 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 101,284 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 101,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper LHF (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 90,160 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 85,256 miles

LHF tyre on 3mm, Front brake discs both sides slight corrosion on inner surfaces, brake pads wearing thin.RH wiper blade slightly torn.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,687 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,687 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 6,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,737 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,644 miles

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)

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

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,785 miles

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

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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EX52 PFG is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX52 PFG, 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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EX52 PFG is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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