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FP02 BLF

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 BLF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 137,601 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing from ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing from ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 127,892 miles

battery slightly insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2015 127,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery slightly insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,400 miles

both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2014 128,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front shock absorber dust gaiters split

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2013 105,275 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 105,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,707 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,706 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 80,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 73,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 66,829 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 65,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2007 60,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2007 60,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,078 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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FP02 BLF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FP02 BLF, 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 FP02 BLF registered?

FP02 BLF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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