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FG52 YVJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 YVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,325 miles

Hand brake shoes sticking and possibly cause of knocking noise when vehicle reverses Offside rear

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,325 miles

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

Hand brake shoes sticking and possibly cause of knocking noise when vehicle reverses Offside rear

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,599 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,599 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,627 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,211 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

NSR tyre stepped on inner

Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Number Plate Cracked

NSR tyre stepped on inner

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,479 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,728 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 43,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre punctured

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,027 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 13,608 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 13,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wipers ripped at end.

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 YVJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YVJ, 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 FG52 YVJ registered?

FG52 YVJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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