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FJ02 VKS

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,415 mi
Last recorded169,415 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VKS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 169,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 163,131 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 163,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 155,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 145,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 134,633 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 134,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 120,514 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 120,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,411 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,038 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,254 miles

Offside rear tyre tread low on inside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2006 56,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,178 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 VKS is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ02 VKS, 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 FJ02 VKS registered?

FJ02 VKS is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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