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FJ51 FFM

2002 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,052 mi
Last recorded147,052 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FFM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 147,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 138,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 127,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,948 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST IS SPLIT

Fail 8 Sep 2022 115,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST IS SPLIT

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 105,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,564 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,472 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front headlamp lenses fadded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,173 miles

front headlamp lenses fadded

slight movement in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2017 84,431 miles

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 9 May 2016 79,351 miles

front headlamp lenses fadded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,517 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 71,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,390 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,282 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,957 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,250 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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FJ51 FFM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ51 FFM, 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 FJ51 FFM registered?

FJ51 FFM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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