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AJ51 UCW

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,426 mi
Last recorded154,426 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UCW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 154,426 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,105 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cable needs attention (3.1 (c))

Front cross member is corroded.

Nearside Rear poor parking brake performance..NS 80 OS 173

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak bottom hose is damp ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of both outer sill box sections,underneath car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 134,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,136 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 126,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions were not tested.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 120,493 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 120,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 110,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,187 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 108,124 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,846 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 99,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,436 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 72,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 72,602 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,432 miles

Both nearside and offside front and rear brake discs slightly corroded, vehicle has been standing.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 57,750 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 57,747 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight spongyness/soft feel to brake pedal

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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AJ51 UCW is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,977 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 AJ51 UCW, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ51 UCW registered?

AJ51 UCW is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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