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FJ02 EHU

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,883 mi
Last recorded188,883 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EHU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 188,883 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 188,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 175,162 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 179,410 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 157,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 145,922 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 145,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 145,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,950 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,590 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 109,170 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,799 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 24 Feb 2006 39,782 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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FJ02 EHU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ02 EHU, 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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FJ02 EHU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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