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FA02 XGC

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,009 mi
Last recorded161,009 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 XGC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 161,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 155,632 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 155,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,264 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 27 May 2014 148,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 10 May 2013 141,806 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 141,806 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 136,456 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

long travel to parking brake

rear exhaust silencer blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 128,707 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front fog light broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 128,707 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs rusty

Brake fluid level low

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front fog light broken

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 114,800 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)

advsie front disc pitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,800 miles

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

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

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

advsie front disc pitted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 96,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 96,281 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 95,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high uneven rear brake reading on roller brake tester,rear brakes high uneven reading.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 95,277 miles

high uneven rear brake reading on roller brake tester,rear brakes high uneven reading.

Pass 10 May 2008 56,859 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 61,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2006 47,841 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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FA02 XGC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FA02 XGC, 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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FA02 XGC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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