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FJ52 CWT

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

156,048 mi
Last recorded156,048 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 CWT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 156,048 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

fuel filler pipe and breathers corroded

sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 148,039 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management light on

fuel filler pipe and breathers corroded

sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 140,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight beam patterns poor due to misted lenses

Fail 8 Oct 2020 140,447 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 132,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 132,046 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,751 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 122,751 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre low in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,756 miles

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,923 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Front TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGE

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

ROAD WHEELS PAINT IN POOR CONDITION

Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACK AT REAR (7.1.2)

TEST CARRIED OUT BY R JONE UNDER CONTINGENCY

UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION HAS SURFACE RUST

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,753 miles

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

handbrake travel

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jul 2013 80,146 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting and perishing

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,523 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 73,376 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded & scored

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,544 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 60,141 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 60,141 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,046 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slash on nearside front sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,922 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front brake squeaks in reverse

Pass 18 Aug 2005 19,624 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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FJ52 CWT is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FJ52 CWT, 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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FJ52 CWT is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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