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EF51 VXL

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,604 mi
Last recorded167,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 VXL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 167,604 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 167,604 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 164,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspect empty ,? (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear park brake was noisy on rollers

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to turn by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 160,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel snatches when applying park brake

Fail 26 Jan 2022 160,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at entrance to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel snatches when applying park brake

Pass 1 Feb 2021 157,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand tight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer just met requirements (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 156,131 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand tight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 154,537 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 154,524 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jan 2018 151,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel a little tight to turn by hand

Fail 9 Jan 2018 151,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel a little tight to turn by hand

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 149,226 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 146,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 142,432 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 130,837 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 122,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 113,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 105,222 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 105,212 miles

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

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged & low in center of tread pattern

Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,060 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 83,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 79,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,140 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 71,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front tyre is slightly damaged on side wall

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 VXL is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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