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AV51 HDJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,886 mi
Last recorded117,886 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HDJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,886 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 117,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,616 miles

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 112,295 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 100,927 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY PITTED AROUND THE OUTTER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 92,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,794 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,492 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 50,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,279 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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AV51 HDJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 AV51 HDJ, 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 AV51 HDJ registered?

AV51 HDJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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