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FC02 FXR

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

151,539 mi
Last recorded151,539 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 FXR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 151,539 miles

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

oil leak on engine

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 151,537 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 146,758 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion

corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Dec 2022 146,757 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corrosion

corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Dec 2021 139,868 miles

rear springs corroded

slight leak on rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,663 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 134,128 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,431 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 120,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,291 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,074 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to limit and slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,515 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 98,515 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 94,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on?

Pass 10 Dec 2011 87,840 miles

o/s no .plate light dull/n/s/r baby seat fitted,unable to check seat belt fully/handbrake high/engine light on/ n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2011 87,840 miles

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

o/s no .plate light dull/n/s/r baby seat fitted,unable to check seat belt fully/handbrake high/engine light on/ n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2010 80,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,173 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre badly perished but not deep enough to reach cords/plys

Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,113 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 64,113 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 22,342 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 FXR is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FC02 FXR, 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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FC02 FXR is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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