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FY52 FHZ

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 FHZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 142,091 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 142,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner frame rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 135,544 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,533 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 128,294 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and has holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,448 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 119,438 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,581 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,375 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 99,369 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 96,004 miles

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

Nearside side skirts cover outer sill area

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

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

Offside side skirts cover outer sill area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 96,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside side skirts cover outer sill area

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

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

Offside side skirts cover outer sill area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,600 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 24 Oct 2016 84,481 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 84,479 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,854 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,768 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,107 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,712 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,608 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 FHZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

FY52 FHZ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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