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FR51 JMR

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR51 JMR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 95,343 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2025 95,343 miles

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

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,671 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,962 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 84,959 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,369 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,833 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion developing on rear inner sills

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

moisture ingress into offside front headlight

offside front side light dim

tailgate struts unserviceable

Fail 26 Jan 2017 70,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

moisture ingress into offside front headlight

offside front side light dim

tailgate struts unserviceable

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall 215/40x17 87 w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 9 Jan 2015 61,530 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,670 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,689 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,428 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,428 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,383 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,383 miles

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

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

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

battery not holding charge

front and rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,517 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,607 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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FR51 JMR is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FR51 JMR, 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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FR51 JMR is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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