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FJ52 TDX

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 78,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,989 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front hardlines to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 71,989 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front hardlines to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,589 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,662 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 70,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 68,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 64,729 miles

Front discs corroded

Slight brake judder to front

Pass 18 Aug 2014 61,834 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,793 miles

Front and rear discs corroded

Nearside front wiper torn

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,894 miles

Brake judder to front

Front and rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,587 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,391 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,587 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 TDX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

FJ52 TDX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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