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FG51 OVC

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,905 mi
Last recorded162,905 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 OVC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 162,905 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

Fail 9 Jun 2017 162,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 157,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamps deteriorated but not seriously effecting the beam output/image

engine management light on indicating a fault

nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 7 Jun 2016 157,392 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlamps deteriorated but not seriously effecting the beam output/image

engine management light on indicating a fault

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 7 Jun 2015 147,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine managment light on the dash

front tyres out of shape on the inner edge

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2014 135,965 miles

nsf headlamp beam image very faint due to deteriorated headlamp lense

nsr tyre lost shape and causing wheel bearing noise

osf headlamp beam image faint due to deteriorated headlamp lense

various chassis corrosion but non excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2013 130,079 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 130,077 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front tyres size - 205/50 R16 87 v

Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,827 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 123,827 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 24 May 2011 118,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2011 118,005 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blowing

Front brake disc's worn on inner face

Rear brake disc's badly worn

Pass 24 May 2010 105,567 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat making seatbelt inspection limited

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,276 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,409 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 52,145 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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FG51 OVC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG51 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

FG51 OVC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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