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FN52 VXM

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,381 mi
Last recorded147,381 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VXM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

very faint wheel bearing noise on test run but to slight to detect which wheel it is

Pass 14 Sep 2015 140,692 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 130,798 miles

both front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

n/s/r tyre has very slight flat spots on inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge with flat spots and slight cracking on edges of tread

vehicle underside slightly dry and showing surface corrosion mainly at rear

Pass 16 Sep 2013 122,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,830 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust silencer joint weakening

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,667 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 106,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs have slight pitting on outer edges of disc

rear brake discs pitting on inner faces

slight squeak from brakes under braking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,068 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has slight flat spots

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 51,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,582 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 45,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FN52 VXM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN52 VXM, 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 FN52 VXM registered?

FN52 VXM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is FN52 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 VXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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