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EJ51 XUK

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,318 mi
Last recorded156,318 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XUK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 156,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 156,250 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 154,360 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 154,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 150,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake and recommend further repairs

middle exhaust small leak

n/s/f fog not working

plastic sills fitted making inspection difficult

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2018 142,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 129,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 116,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear suspension and components rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,336 miles

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

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

engine undertray loose

rear suspension and components rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,492 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,010 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 91,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,883 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 59,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,955 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 39,801 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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EJ51 XUK is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EJ51 XUK, 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 EJ51 XUK registered?

EJ51 XUK is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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