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FE52 LTY

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,917 mi
Last recorded162,917 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 LTY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,917 miles

Covers over the sills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Incorrect battery fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door jam (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 162,762 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Covers over the sills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Incorrect battery fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door jam (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 153,633 miles

Offside Front slight noise

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)

under trays

Pass 1 Nov 2014 144,310 miles

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

underside has slight corrosion all over

Pass 8 Nov 2013 133,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 126,296 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 117,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 112,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,814 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 105,814 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2008 95,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,823 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,823 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,096 miles

Exhaust running close to fuel tank

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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FE52 LTY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE52 LTY, 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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FE52 LTY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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