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FX52 UHP

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 UHP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,902 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 74,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,529 miles

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

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2024 54,350 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front 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))

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,630 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 52,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 52,064 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear ,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 32,758 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,769 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,330 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,713 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,689 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 16,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,078 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 13,078 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UHP is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX52 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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