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FL52 YSF

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,254 mi
Last recorded143,254 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YSF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 143,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

minor exhaust blow centre to back box join.

minor oil leak from sump pan.

Fail 26 Oct 2017 143,009 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

minor exhaust blow centre to back box join.

minor oil leak from sump pan.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 134,585 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 134,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,175 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 124,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,079 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,541 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 104,541 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 94,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 74,278 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 74,278 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,420 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 YSF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL52 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

FL52 YSF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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