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FJ02 XXB

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,045 mi
Last recorded59,045 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 59,045 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2025 59,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to backbox condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox - system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension general corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both below 2mm - 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 55,619 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 55,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,901 miles

2 x headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,280 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 49,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,168 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 47,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 44,987 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 40,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,262 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,879 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 30,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,742 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 26,914 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,293 miles

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

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 XXB is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

FJ02 XXB is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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