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GU51 HCF

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,064 mi
Last recorded158,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underneath surface corrosion (all)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 156,186 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 152,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 152,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 150,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 147,940 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 147,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 May 2020 144,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 141,644 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 141,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 138,512 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 138,505 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,020 miles

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

off side rear brake disc corroded

plastic over sills fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2017 132,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

off side rear brake disc corroded

plastic over sills fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2016 123,943 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,919 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,387 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,387 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,684 miles

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

Rear brake disc`s slightly corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 85,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc`s slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,306 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,100 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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GU51 HCF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GU51 HCF, 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

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What year was GU51 HCF registered?

GU51 HCF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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