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FX51 SLC

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,584 mi
Last recorded149,584 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 SLC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 149,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 149,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 149,238 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 148,040 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

nearside and offside headlamp patterns not great

Fail 27 Jan 2018 148,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper arch corroded/holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

nearside and offside headlamp patterns not great

Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,715 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 145,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,353 miles

undertrays fited

Pass 31 Jan 2015 139,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 136,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 130,851 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 130,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,565 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 125,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 120,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 76,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S tyre out of shape

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 61,917 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,297 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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FX51 SLC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX51 SLC, 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 FX51 SLC registered?

FX51 SLC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 SLC safe to buy?

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