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FD52 MFK

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

187,285 mi
Last recorded187,285 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 MFK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 187,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 183,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 179,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 179,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 171,667 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

underside suspension corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 171,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 165,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrrison where pipe joins flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrrison where pipe joins flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 165,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrrison where pipe joins flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrrison where pipe joins flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 160,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2018 154,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2018 154,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 143,337 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 143,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,980 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 128,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 113,911 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 99,692 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,582 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,646 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 58,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2008 58,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,759 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 36,771 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,771 miles

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

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

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

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 MFK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

FD52 MFK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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