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FJ52 LJL

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,402 mi
Last recorded119,402 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 LJL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 108,802 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,680 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,680 miles

engine managment lamp on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,123 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 85,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

air filter box clip missing

bonnet latch partailly seized

ecm warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front radiator support panel corroded

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

oil level low

rear brake discs badly pitted on inner surface advise replacement

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air filter box clip missing

bonnet latch partailly seized

ecm warning light on

front brake discs slightly worn

front radiator support panel corroded

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

oil level low

rear brake discs badly pitted on inner surface advise replacement

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,792 miles

Bonnet secondary catch is stuck in "open"position,Bonnet is "secure" on first catch.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet secondary catch is stuck in "open"position,Bonnet is "secure" on first catch.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads approx 80% worn

o/s wiper smears slightly

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear pads approx 90% worn

Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front pads approx 80% worn

o/s wiper smears slightly

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear pads approx 90% worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 64,567 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,761 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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FJ52 LJL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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