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FX02 MKJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,928 mi
Last recorded125,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 MKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 125,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 121,158 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 121,158 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 117,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 117,830 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 110,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,217 miles

Front tyres have cracks to inner walls

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 107,217 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking cooler pipe (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front tyres have cracks to inner walls

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 102,548 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 96,345 miles

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

bonnet security catch stiff

Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet security catch stiff

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,995 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

rear wiper insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

rear wiper insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,848 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 82,848 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 80,603 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 80,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lot of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 May 2010 78,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 May 2010 78,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2009 76,200 miles

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre. 1 close to shoulder

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise wipers,nearside front splitting

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 8 Mar 2008 73,710 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 73,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 63,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,073 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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FX02 MKJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX02 MKJ, 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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FX02 MKJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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