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FG51 BYF

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BYF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slight lumpy

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light

under trays

Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slight lumpy

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light

under trays

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,043 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)

engine light stays on

under floor heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2016 130,043 miles

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

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)

engine light stays on

under floor heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2015 124,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slight judder

sill covers

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Fail 7 Feb 2013 109,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides outer sills have plastic over covers

Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,766 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both sides outer sills have plastic over covers

Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under side of the vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,186 miles

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

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 61,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre slight split on sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,361 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,843 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2005 41,843 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG51 BYF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG51 BYF, 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 FG51 BYF registered?

FG51 BYF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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