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FV51 LZE

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,460 mi
Last recorded95,460 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 LZE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 95,460 miles

both sides driveshaft balance weights badly deteriorated

condition of both outer sills obscured by plastic trims

heavy surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle underbody

heavy surface corrosion to various steering & suspension components

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Fail 29 Dec 2016 95,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides driveshaft balance weights badly deteriorated

condition of both outer sills obscured by plastic trims

heavy surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle underbody

heavy surface corrosion to various steering & suspension components

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,878 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 83,878 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,974 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut / tear in inner edge 40mm long but no cords exposed

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,558 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brakes 22% imbalance

nearside rear tyre worn irregular on inner edge and going out of shape

Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes 22% imbalance

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn irregular on inner edge and going out of shape

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,456 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 42,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,640 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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FV51 LZE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV51 LZE, 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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FV51 LZE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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