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FJ51 UKU

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,040 mi
Last recorded99,040 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UKU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,040 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,861 miles

Oil leak

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

rear suspension rusty condition

Fail 11 Oct 2013 94,861 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

rear suspension rusty condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 May 2011 77,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

handbrake travel

remove mascots from screen

Pass 9 May 2011 77,951 miles

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

handbrake travel

remove mascots from screen

Fail 19 Apr 2011 77,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,086 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 69,081 miles

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

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,079 miles

plastic over sills fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,324 miles

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

small cut on sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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FJ51 UKU is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJ51 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

FJ51 UKU is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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