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FH52 HGM

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,715 mi
Last recorded138,715 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HGM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 138,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 138,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 132,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 125,293 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 125,292 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 120,603 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,522 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 111,361 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak all four (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 107,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 103,083 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 100,564 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 98,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,903 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 20 Dec 2011 88,898 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,177 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,405 miles

rear tyres worn out of shape

Fail 29 Sep 2009 63,403 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,273 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 49,270 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,584 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,902 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 26,787 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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FH52 HGM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FH52 HGM, 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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FH52 HGM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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