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FV02 YTC

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

238,573 mi
Last recorded238,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 YTC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 238,573 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 238,573 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 234,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 226,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 226,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 219,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 219,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 210,440 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 210,439 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 202,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 192,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 181,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 205/50/16W BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 181,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 205/50/16W BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 171,566 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 160,333 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 148,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner 3 - 4 mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and cracking on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner 3 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 136,739 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion to rear inner sills and chassie (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 125,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,544 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,747 miles

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 4 Sep 2010 67,732 miles

adjusted shield to offside rear discs as scrapping on disc

cut in tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,547 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,511 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,213 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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FV02 YTC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 FV02 YTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 YTC registered?

FV02 YTC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is FV02 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 YTC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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