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FJ52 TCZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TCZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,370 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 107,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe at tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,539 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 93,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 84,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,430 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 73,430 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,211 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,931 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,892 miles

n/s/r seat belt not retracting fully

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,603 miles

Body damage to o/s/f wheel arch and o/s/r quater panel. Scratches to n/s/f wing and bumper.

N/s/f centre wheel cap missing.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,603 miles

Body damage to o/s/f wheel arch and o/s/r quater panel. Scratches to n/s/f wing and bumper.

N/s/f centre wheel cap missing.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,794 miles

N/S/R seat belt not fully returning.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm and worn smooth on inner and outer edges.

O/S/F wiper blade split.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,242 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,269 miles

Damage to O/S/F wing.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to O/S/F wing.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,059 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall and tread perished and starting to split

Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,262 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 TCZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJ52 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

FJ52 TCZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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