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FL52 GDF

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,472 mi
Last recorded83,472 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 GDF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,472 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear arms has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 81,605 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 81,600 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,981 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heavy underbody and components corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,777 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,820 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf nsr all close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

heavy underbody and components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

heavy underbody and component corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2019 69,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

heavy underbody and component corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,302 miles

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

heavy component corrosion under vehicle

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 65,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

heavy component corrosion under vehicle

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,510 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,897 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 36,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,435 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 GDF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

FL52 GDF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FL52 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 GDF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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