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FM51 DVR

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,337 mi
Last recorded153,337 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DVR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 153,337 miles

rear inner sill sections corroded (not excessive)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 149,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 145,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 145,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 141,634 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,625 miles

Front tyres have dispersment tread in centre

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Various suspension components corrding

Windscreen damage outside zone

Fail 13 Feb 2013 135,625 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake fluid level low

Front tyres have dispersment tread in centre

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Various suspension components corrding

Windscreen damage outside zone

Fail 14 Feb 2012 130,834 miles

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

cargo area loaded

front brake discs poor

fuel tank straps rusty

rear brake discs poor

underbody corrosion close to rear suspension mountings

various body/bumper defects

various windscreen defects

Pass 14 Feb 2012 130,834 miles

front brake discs poor

fuel tank straps rusty

rear brake discs poor

cargo area loaded

underbody corrosion close to rear suspension mountings

various body/bumper defects

various windscreen defects

Pass 2 Feb 2011 124,239 miles

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

n/s/f position lamp dim

n/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre low on inner shoulder

scratches on windscreen o/s/f

Pass 25 Jan 2010 112,953 miles

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

all brake pads front and rear low

engine water leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 112,953 miles

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

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

all brake pads front and rear low

engine water leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,954 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre devoit of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2009 99,952 miles

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

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre devoit of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2008 90,897 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 81,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,325 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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FM51 DVR is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FM51 DVR, 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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FM51 DVR is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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