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FM02 PFG

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,243 mi
Last recorded166,243 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 PFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2018 166,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Holed at top of rear bracket on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Arms floor etc surface rust

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 151,743 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion all over under body

noise from parking brake on rollers

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 21 Sep 2017 151,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion all over under body

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2016 148,328 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 148,258 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

E.m.l ligh on

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,209 miles

Eml light on

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 130,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

signs of fuel leak at fuel filler pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2014 129,795 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake check as inner pads appear low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 112,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light is on

slight brake judder offside front

Fail 13 Sep 2013 112,541 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet second catch seized open

engine management light is on

slight brake judder offside front

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,132 miles

Bonnet catch does not secure on second latch

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis has surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 70,682 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

Interior mirror not fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS FACES CORRODED INSIDE WORSE

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,682 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED

Interior mirror not fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS FACES CORRODED INSIDE WORSE

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,001 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,613 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 60,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,783 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 46,783 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,214 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jun 2005 25,131 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 PFG is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PFG, 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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FM02 PFG is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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