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EK51 ZZO

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,281 mi
Last recorded104,281 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZZO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,281 miles

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

Coil spring corroded corrosion rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 104,232 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear - Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Axle Bush Mountings, Suspension Arms, Coil Springs and Anti Roll Bar Linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside - Axle Bush Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,174 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mount bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 104,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 103,621 miles

both headlamps opaque

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,349 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 97,132 miles

Front registration plate delaminated

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,162 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,000 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake hose twisted

Offside Front crack along the tyre

both wiper blades smear

crack along both rear tyres

Fail 24 Nov 2017 80,000 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake hose twisted

Offside Front crack along the tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wiper blades smear

crack along both rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,303 miles

battery suspect due to lack use

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED ,DUE TO LACK OF USE (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery suspect due to lack use

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS PITTED ,DUE TO LACK OF USE (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,259 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,573 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,728 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,732 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,562 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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EK51 ZZO is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver 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 EK51 ZZO, 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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EK51 ZZO is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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