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FG52 ECJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,077 mi
Last recorded131,077 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ECJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 131,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 126,574 miles

n/s/f shock has a light mist of oil, front and rear anti-roll bars slightly corroded, front shock cover slightly worn, both rear sprinsg slightly corroded, rear underbody has surface rust, both rear inner sills covered with sealant

Pass 18 Oct 2013 114,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 103,105 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 19 Oct 2011 95,387 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 87,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 87,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 78,381 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,162 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,647 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,036 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,764 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 44,764 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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FG52 ECJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG52 ECJ, 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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FG52 ECJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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