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FM51 TBY

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,701 mi
Last recorded133,701 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 TBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 133,701 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 133,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,888 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 122,179 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 122,179 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 116,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 116,305 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 121,926 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 121,926 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 105,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,394 miles

1 nsf and osf tyre sidewall walls slight damage

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 TBY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBY, 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 FM51 TBY registered?

FM51 TBY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is FM51 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 TBY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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