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GV02 FBY

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

196,462 mi
Last recorded196,462 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 FBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 196,462 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 196,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 190,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 181,478 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 181,478 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 173,518 miles

Both rear tyres @ 3mm with slight wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 159,936 miles

ECU light on

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 143,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2014 132,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2013 128,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 128,599 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,216 miles

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs are worn and corroded

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,367 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,398 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,014 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 84,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,846 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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GV02 FBY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GV02 FBY, 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 GV02 FBY registered?

GV02 FBY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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