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GF51 DFK

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,893 mi
Last recorded134,893 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 DFK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 134,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 134,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,257 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 122,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 114,637 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 114,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres - 15-20% left.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 109,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,294 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 102,294 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,636 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,463 miles

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

nearside wiper rubber split on ends

slight cracking in nearside rear tyre not through to cords

Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,521 miles

rear brakes sqeeking

Fail 5 Oct 2006 67,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes sqeeking

Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,367 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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GF51 DFK is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF51 DFK, 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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GF51 DFK is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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