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FP52 PTU

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,321 mi
Last recorded145,321 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 PTU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 145,321 miles

hand brake low o/s/r

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 141,925 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 135,560 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 123,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 123,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 123,413 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 123,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 120,549 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear vehicle components slightly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 120,549 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear vehicle components slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 119,382 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust exhaust shield hanging down

Pass 11 May 2012 112,997 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 104,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,554 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 87,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 87,244 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 77,808 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 77,808 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,254 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 72,252 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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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FP52 PTU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FP52 PTU, 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 FP52 PTU registered?

FP52 PTU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is FP52 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 PTU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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