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FM02 EHX

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,194 mi
Last recorded124,194 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EHX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 124,194 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 120,479 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged but not showing white light

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has slight blow

Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 113,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 110,315 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 103,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,698 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner sills/suspension mount areas surface corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 83,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner sills/suspension mount areas surface corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,960 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,759 miles

exhaust slightly deteriated-not leaking.

rear suspension components surface corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,684 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low-advise renewal.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,267 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 53,267 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs badly corroede on inside face

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,572 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,669 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,531 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,691 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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FM02 EHX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM02 EHX, 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 FM02 EHX registered?

FM02 EHX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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