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FJ02 VKD

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

124,116 mi
Last recorded124,116 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VKD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 124,116 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 114,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door jam (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,318 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 108,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,878 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight damage to O/S/R light lens

Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Slight damage to O/S/R light lens

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 95,559 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 87,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,626 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 79,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,531 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 73,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 62,855 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 62,855 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VKD is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 2002.

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