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FJ52 RFX

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,991 mi
Last recorded211,991 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 RFX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 211,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape inner edge

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Underside of vehicle rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 211,989 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Underside of vehicle rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 207,211 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 207,211 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 202,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 196,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 191,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 191,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 179,803 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 165,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 139,498 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 110,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,822 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 79,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,817 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 39,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RFX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 RFX, 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 FJ52 RFX registered?

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

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