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V551 FEU

2002 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,221 mi
Last recorded167,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 FEU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 167,221 miles

some previous mots have been accidently recorded in miles

Pass 16 May 2018 150,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 140,825 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2017 140,825 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 140,440 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed headlight area (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 132,677 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,975 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 111,555 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,651 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall but cords not exsposed

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall but cords not exsposed

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,638 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cut

steering pump leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,857 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 73,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

noise from nearside handbrake

some imbalance (17%) on front brakes

Fail 1 May 2007 67,350 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 67,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,733 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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V551 FEU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V551 FEU, 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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V551 FEU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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