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DNZ 5042

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,431 mi
Last recorded137,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 5042
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 137,431 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 136,237 miles

EML on

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2020 136,230 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

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))

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,881 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Both rear tyre valves perishing

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on shoulders and damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewalls

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2018 132,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 24 Jul 2018 132,573 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2017 130,369 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

front registration plate loose

minor leak from centre exhaust section

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on edges

play in nearside front wheel bearing (strongly advise repair)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 130,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

front registration plate loose

minor leak from centre exhaust section

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit on edges

play in nearside front wheel bearing (strongly advise repair)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,589 miles

both rear tyre valves perished

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyre valves perished

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

n/s/r tyre on limit

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 125,887 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2015 125,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre valves deteriorating

both front tyres worn down to legal limit(advise replacement)

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

centre exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2014 123,780 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

slight binding from n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,999 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre inner & outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,114 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 120,114 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 117,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 116,936 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 116,936 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 115,216 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 114,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 113,541 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 113,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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DNZ 5042 is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 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 DNZ 5042, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DNZ 5042 is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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