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FD51 OKA

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

214,047 mi
Last recorded214,047 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 OKA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 214,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 203,335 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 203,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 201,677 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 201,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 201,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 200,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 200,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 194,585 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 189,530 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 188,847 miles

Both front shock absorber rubber sleeves and rubber cushions deteriorated and insecure

Drivers seat belt slight damage

Drivers wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Front brake pads getting low

Front chassis and sub frame corroded

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre is close to legal limit

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly cracking

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Possible misting of oil from both front shock absorbers, difficult to examine as vehicle is wet at time of mot test

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper blade split

Slight brake 'catching noise' when offside rear wheel rotated

Spare tyre flat

Tailgate struts getting weak

Undershield insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2017 188,847 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Secondary latch seized open (8.4.2)

Both front shock absorber rubber sleeves and rubber cushions deteriorated and insecure

Drivers seat belt slight damage

Drivers wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Front brake pads getting low

Front chassis and sub frame corroded

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre and tyre is close to legal limit

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly cracking

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Possible misting of oil from both front shock absorbers, difficult to examine as vehicle is wet at time of mot test

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper blade split

Slight brake 'catching noise' when offside rear wheel rotated

Spare tyre flat

Tailgate struts getting weak

Undershield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2016 183,892 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Exhaust heat shield insecure

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Rear no. Plate delaminating

Pass 16 Jan 2015 180,528 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres getting low

o/s/r brake binding (just ok for mot test)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear no.plate de-laminated

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2015 180,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres getting low

o/s/r brake binding (just ok for mot test)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear no.plate de-laminated

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2014 176,983 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)

undertrays loose.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 172,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler flap loose

o/s/f coil spring seat and shocker sleeve deteriorated

rear discs corroded

rear no plate delaminated

rear wiper split

slight condensation in rear lamps

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r rigid brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2012 164,464 miles

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

rear disc brakes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 147,309 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Sep 2009 140,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 123,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 119,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 111,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 99,110 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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FD51 OKA is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD51 OKA, 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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FD51 OKA is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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