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FL52 FNS

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

310,736 mi
Last recorded310,736 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 FNS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 310,736 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts low on tread & wearing shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 299,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 293,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 279,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 273,382 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 273,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 259,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 244,598 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 244,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 230,656 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 230,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2015 230,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust blowing centre to back box

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small stone chips all over windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2014 217,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 201,273 miles

engine management light on

uneven wear on inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2012 180,154 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)

both rear tyres featherd

Fail 10 Sep 2011 157,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 157,521 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2010 139,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 122,655 miles

heat shield insecure

rear discs corroded

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

blow on joint

front tyres warn inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2009 122,655 miles

front tyres warn inner edges

heat shield insecure

rear discs corroded

blow on joint

Pass 13 Sep 2008 105,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 90,616 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 79,761 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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FL52 FNS is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL52 FNS, 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 FL52 FNS registered?

FL52 FNS is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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