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EF51 VXC

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,814 mi
Last recorded155,814 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VXC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 155,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

noise from n/s handbrake but good in rollers

Pass 4 Nov 2019 149,534 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 149,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak two holes in exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,915 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes/neck. ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 141,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes/neck. ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 134,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box/pipe (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside rear inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has signs of an oil leak

offside front fog lens cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2016 130,849 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc contaminated by oil both rear discs and pads (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box/pipe (7.1.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside rear inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine has signs of an oil leak

offside front fog lens cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2015 129,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,562 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,562 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,210 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind may require attention soon

Fail 12 Apr 2011 98,210 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake starting to bind may require attention soon

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,249 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 87,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 74,505 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,931 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres on legal limit

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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EF51 VXC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF51 VXC, 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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EF51 VXC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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