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FX52 FTU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,835 mi
Last recorded155,835 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 FTU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 155,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,266 miles

rear brake discs corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2020 153,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside rear brake pipe corroding

underside surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2019 151,429 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 151,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 141,065 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre has tear on side wall but not deep enough to see the cords

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

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 128,858 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 128,858 miles

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

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,173 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

various chassis corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

various chassis corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,756 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 108,740 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,729 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,173 miles

front tyres are close to the limit

n/s/r tyre close the limit

rear disc's are pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,512 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 78,446 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,555 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,867 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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FX52 FTU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FX52 FTU, 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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FX52 FTU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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