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GU52 FEF

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,185 mi
Last recorded85,185 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FEF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 85,185 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

**Oil level was too low** Toped it up before starting the test

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,911 miles

Engine smokes little bit

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil level low

Fail 27 Jul 2013 82,911 miles

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

Engine smokes littel bit

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil level low

Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,632 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,118 miles

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Offside no plate light came on when tapped

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 4 Aug 2010 71,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Offside no plate light came on when tapped

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,908 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 44,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,123 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 35,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 29,173 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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GU52 FEF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GU52 FEF, 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 GU52 FEF registered?

GU52 FEF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is GU52 FEF safe to buy?

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