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FD52 CEJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,875 mi
Last recorded122,875 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 CEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 118,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 113,191 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 113,191 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 96,055 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 91,529 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2008 91,529 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2007 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 83,967 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 78,191 miles

both front and rear brake discs very badly pitted advice replaced with new pads

Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,078 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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FD52 CEJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FD52 CEJ, 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 FD52 CEJ registered?

FD52 CEJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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