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AK51 YFD

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,974 mi
Last recorded159,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YFD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 159,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (under passenger side door) (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 147,393 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,045 miles

engine gearbox mounting deteriated-all 4 tyres low-oil leak-exhaust corroded-x2 rear inner sills to floor areas corrodedx2 front brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 132,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipe (ends) slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 120,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight front brake judder

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,866 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight front brake judder

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 110,410 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,094 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 99,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 88,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2009 80,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,379 miles

front brake imbalance 23%

n/s front tyre side wall cut

Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 53,303 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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AK51 YFD is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK51 YFD, 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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AK51 YFD is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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