MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlamps deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
headlamps deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
exhaust deteriorated
handbrake lever almost at the end of reserve travel
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MIL lamp on
exhaust deteriorated
handbrake lever almost at the end of reserve travel
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres are worn to legal limit on there inner edges
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on silencer (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn smooth inner edge (out of shape) (4.1.D.1b)
EML on
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement perished (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
aux belt perished
corrosion to underside brake & suspension components
front flexi hose (clutch) appears to be leaking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general under body surface corrosion
Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
general under body surface corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise all shock asborbers starting to feel soft
advise engine warning light on
advise handbrake travel high
advise rear brake pads and discs corroded
advise vehicle has lowered suspension fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise all shocks feel soft
advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly
advise engine warning lamp on
advise front brake discs lipped,corroded and worn
advise handbrake travel very high
advise rear brake pads and discs corroded
advise vehicle has lowered suspension
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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FM51 XLC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 February 2002.
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