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FY51 ZTZ

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,728 mi
Last recorded93,728 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZTZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 93,728 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (All around Front and Rear) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

General rust / surface corrosion / deterioration under the body

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 88,235 miles

age related corrosion chassis,brakes and suspension.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,290 miles

age related corrosion/body,suspension and brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 79,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,026 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 58,462 miles

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

Rear rear stabalizer arm bushes detiriated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,128 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 47,374 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 47,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,752 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 42,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,561 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 16,192 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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FY51 ZTZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FY51 ZTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY51 ZTZ?

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What year was FY51 ZTZ registered?

FY51 ZTZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is FY51 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 ZTZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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