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FC02 EVL

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EVL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 136,841 miles

Chassis slightly corroded/ Hand brake lever has excessive travel

Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,097 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 129,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 115,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 103,992 miles

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Pass 30 Nov 2011 94,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front discs condition

advise front wipers condition

offside rear tyre cracking

oil low

Fail 30 Nov 2011 94,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front discs condition

advise front wipers condition

offside rear tyre cracking

oil low

Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,209 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2008 56,085 miles

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

Offside wiper rubber torn on edge

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,085 miles

Offside wiper rubber torn on edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,095 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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FC02 EVL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FC02 EVL, 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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What year was FC02 EVL registered?

FC02 EVL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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