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FY52 EHB

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,369 mi
Last recorded70,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 EHB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,369 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic under tray fitted restriction view of under componants

Fail 2 Jul 2026 70,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing too excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 60,018 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,996 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,251 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,620 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,530 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,596 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,949 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,326 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 31,936 miles

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,894 miles

Corrosion on rear discs

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,144 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 26,144 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,371 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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FY52 EHB is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FY52 EHB, 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 FY52 EHB registered?

FY52 EHB is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is FY52 EHB safe to buy?

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