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FL02 NBJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 NBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,264 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 103,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,836 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs scored.

rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,452 miles

Exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,013 miles

Damage to o/s front tyre side wall and low on pressure.

EML illuminated.

Exhaust system in rusty condition.

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

Rear suspension components in rusty condition.

o/s wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,220 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,220 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to body work

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

damage to o/s/r tyre tread

front wipers smeering screen

n/s/r tyre perishing

noise from o/s/f wheel when rotating

small chips in front screen

some wear to rear discs

Pass 27 Mar 2010 65,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to bodywork

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight damage to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,286 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 61,286 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

damage n/s/front tyre rust forming rear brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,166 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,166 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to o/s rear 1/4 panel

long handbrake travel

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,728 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 52,728 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

engine bay and sill panels covered by plastic trim

front tyres seem low on pressure

light body damage to n/s and o/s of vehicle

light stonechips in windscreen

long hanbrake travel

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,647 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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FL02 NBJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL02 NBJ, 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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FL02 NBJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is FL02 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 NBJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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