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FH51 JYU

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,609 mi
Last recorded179,609 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 JYU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 179,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 179,603 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 175,055 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 175,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 168,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 163,766 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 163,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 159,157 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 159,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 153,415 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 153,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 148,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 133,306 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,843 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 112,685 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 112,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,720 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 80,720 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 77,640 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 77,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,223 miles

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

engine under tray lose

hand brake lever high

plastic cover insecure under bonnet

Fail 9 Feb 2007 74,223 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine under tray lose

hand brake lever high

plastic cover insecure under bonnet

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,612 miles

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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FH51 JYU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH51 JYU, 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 FH51 JYU registered?

FH51 JYU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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