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FB51 FRJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,490 mi
Last recorded133,490 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 FRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,490 miles

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

both front beam images poor

handbrake travel long

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,974 miles

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 123,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre outer side wall perished

Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,629 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure underside (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear overall suspension corrosion

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 116,693 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 115,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,216 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,216 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 May 2012 111,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 108,264 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 108,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,996 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and tread worn low on inner edge

Wiper blades split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 105,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished and tread worn low on inner edge

Wiper blades split

Pass 24 Dec 2008 101,688 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 101,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,352 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,026 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 56,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to 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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FB51 FRJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FB51 FRJ, 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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FB51 FRJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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