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FG52 ECY

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ECY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,777 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 126,777 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 118,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,322 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 111,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,039 miles

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

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)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 104,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 101,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded and repaired

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,056 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,053 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 89,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 86,454 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,454 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,383 miles

Heat sheald is insecure.

N/S/R Tyre is going slightly out of shape.

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

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,176 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 49,492 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)

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

o/s rear tyre light sidewall damage

Fail 28 Aug 2007 49,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside 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)

o/s rear tyre light sidewall damage

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,380 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs scored/pitted/worn

Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

inner surfaces of front brake discs scored/pitted/worn

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 ECY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG52 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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