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FV52 XBL

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,103 mi
Last recorded175,103 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 XBL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 175,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 174,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 164,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 155,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-section to back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is badly chopped on inner edge 205/50/16

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 148,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 136,715 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 134,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 128,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Mar 2013 113,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 113,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 112,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2010 74,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 73,451 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,315 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 37,412 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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FV52 XBL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV52 XBL, 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 FV52 XBL registered?

FV52 XBL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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