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BJ51 YKC

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,527 mi
Last recorded139,527 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 139,527 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 139,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 134,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 128,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

engine oil below min level

ns headlamp beam image poor

rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

engine oil below min level

ns headlamp beam image poor

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,116 miles

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

slight brake binding o/s/f

Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,116 miles

slight brake binding o/s/f

Pass 21 Aug 2012 113,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust heat shield is loose

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2012 113,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

exhaust heat shield is loose

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

offside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 12 Aug 2011 103,025 miles

exhaust heat sheild is loose

Fail 12 Aug 2011 103,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust heat sheild is loose

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,893 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,931 miles

n/s front tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 7 Apr 2009 80,919 miles

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

n/s front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 65,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 60,611 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 YKC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YKC, 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 BJ51 YKC registered?

BJ51 YKC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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