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FY52 EZO

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,783 mi
Last recorded107,783 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 107,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear inner sill welding repairs have been covered in underseal

Fail 28 Mar 2025 107,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,981 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 95,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,267 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 93,267 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,123 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both near side alloys rims have a slight flat spot on inner face. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 77,121 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant at minimum in header tank.

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

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

Positive battery terminal loose.

Rear back box exhaust shield loose.

Road wheel slightly distorted Both near side alloys rims have a slight flat spot on inner face. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near side front and rear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Battery clamp loose, likely to cause a short.

Pass 8 May 2019 73,867 miles

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

corrosion of underside and suspension

Pass 8 May 2018 73,374 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted under side corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 71,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 69,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,270 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s outer sills covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2014 62,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s outer sills covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 56,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,602 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 May 2012 51,602 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2011 45,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,550 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 39,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,554 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 29,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 23,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,718 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 EZO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY52 EZO, 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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FY52 EZO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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