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AX51 ETL

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 ETL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,700 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 139,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed chafing on tyre on right hand lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,305 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Jun 2017 133,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,075 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 120,833 miles

Cover sills fitted

Damage to front number plate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 28 May 2015 120,833 miles

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

Cover sills fitted

Damage to front number plate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 13 May 2014 114,635 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 114,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 106,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,005 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 97,377 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 97,377 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 May 2010 94,584 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Engine undertray insecure

Temporary No plates fitted

Pass 27 May 2009 80,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 80,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 May 2008 72,694 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,584 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front number plate peeling from backing

Pass 17 Dec 2005 45,411 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot struts defective

spare wheel has badly damaged rim

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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AX51 ETL is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX51 ETL, 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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AX51 ETL is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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