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FJ51 FCE

2001 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,909 mi
Last recorded165,909 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FCE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 165,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake requires adjustment

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

sills and floor corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2017 156,070 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 145,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear park brake below effort but met lockout criteria

Pass 7 Feb 2015 135,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,818 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 114,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust pipe joint weld breaking away

Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,447 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust pipe joint weld breaking away

Pass 25 Feb 2012 102,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight front brake applicaition/balance

Pass 19 Feb 2011 90,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,392 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,492 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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FJ51 FCE is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FJ51 FCE, 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 FJ51 FCE registered?

FJ51 FCE is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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