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FE02 XAT

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,328 mi
Last recorded165,328 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 XAT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 165,328 miles

Both rear inner sills

Pass 14 Jul 2017 162,234 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 162,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 157,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 144,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 144,306 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 132,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 132,550 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,695 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 125,693 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 118,807 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,595 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 111,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

rad corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2009 88,985 miles

slight side play in hand brake lever

unable to check metel brake pipes fully due to protective covers

unable to sheck outer sills fully due to protective covers

Pass 24 Jan 2008 76,475 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread (2mm) and worn on inner edge

slight sideplay in handbrake lever

unable to check front, underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Pass 23 Jan 2007 65,325 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

slight sidemovement in handbrake lever

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

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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FE02 XAT is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE02 XAT, 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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FE02 XAT is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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