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FD02 PLX

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,987 mi
Last recorded112,987 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 PLX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 112,987 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2019 112,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.116 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust section blowing

Nearside Wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,751 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 99,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,513 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 90,513 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,170 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 84,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,831 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 72,561 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 72,559 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 69,183 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 69,144 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,578 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,568 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,807 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 41,807 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 33,940 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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FD02 PLX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FD02 PLX, 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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FD02 PLX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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