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C20 TBW

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 TBW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 139,324 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 139,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,875 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

petrol tank corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 132,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,035 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 121,391 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 115,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,412 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,732 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,260 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,650 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,857 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads distorting

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,337 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape ADVISE

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,337 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape ADVISE

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild adrift ADVISE

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,792 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,060 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,087 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 50,785 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,515 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 43,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,126 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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C20 TBW is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C20 TBW, 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 C20 TBW registered?

C20 TBW is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is C20 TBW safe to buy?

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