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FX51 SMH

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 155,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 113,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,084 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 100,733 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective lamba to high (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,767 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,765 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,906 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 68,625 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,179 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on all coil springs

corrosion on under body

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,911 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,518 miles

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

rear discs badly corroded and noisey when trying to check bearings

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,212 miles

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,309 miles

rear brake disc's,inner faces corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 47,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,457 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 2+mm

front brake disc's, inner faces corroded

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2007 44,457 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2+mm

front brake disc's, inner faces corroded

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,261 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 SMH 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 80%.

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

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