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FM51 XLC

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

157,532 mi
Last recorded157,532 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 XLC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 157,532 miles

headlamps deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2021 157,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 155,920 miles

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake lever almost at the end of reserve travel

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 155,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 152,529 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 152,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 149,772 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 140,764 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to legal limit on there inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2016 140,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 134,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 124,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 116,432 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 116,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 82,346 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,450 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,308 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,308 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 45,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 45,434 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,016 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 34,016 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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 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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