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B25 CEL

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,545 mi
Last recorded179,545 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 CEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 179,545 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 179,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 169,299 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 155,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 153,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 153,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 147,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 142,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general rust underside vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2018 146,709 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 146,709 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 139,087 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2017 139,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2016 209,574 miles

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

Rear both discs rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2012 209,537 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery terminals would benefit from attention

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & cut in tread, new tyre required.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 209,537 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery terminals would benefit from attention

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & cut in tread, new tyre required.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 201,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 189,398 miles

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2009 170,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 170,137 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 163,593 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R seat belt webbing damaged.Surface rust on rear discs.O/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 163,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R seat belt webbing damaged.Surface rust on rear discs.O/S/R tyre worn inner tread area.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 155,810 miles

both front cv boots perished

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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B25 CEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 B25 CEL, 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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B25 CEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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