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BJ51 BYN

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,809 mi
Last recorded140,809 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BYN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 140,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire under petrol tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear parking brake in need off adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2018 128,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper anti roll link cover deteriorating

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,786 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

undertrays and plastic sill trims fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 123,786 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

undertrays and plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 115,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,661 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,159 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,385 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,095 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2006 47,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,905 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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BJ51 BYN is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ51 BYN, 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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BJ51 BYN is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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