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FD52 DCX

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,970 mi
Last recorded164,970 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DCX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 164,970 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 164,965 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/50x16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 161,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 161,728 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 157,430 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 157,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 150,739 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 150,739 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 142,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 136,856 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 136,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 131,179 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 123,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,566 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 116,389 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 97,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,025 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 DCX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD52 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

FD52 DCX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is FD52 DCX safe to buy?

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