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FJ52 XMC

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,747 mi
Last recorded114,747 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,747 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 108,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,315 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,239 miles

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

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

Temporary locking style fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2013 99,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary locking style fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,123 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight kerb damage noted

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

Offside front tyre slight kerb damage noted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,123 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight kerb damage noted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre slight kerb damage noted

Fail 24 Jan 2011 76,826 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear park brake performance poor

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,826 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside rear park brake performance poor

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,909 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,909 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,209 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 42,209 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,870 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 XMC 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 52.9%.

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

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