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GU51 YFZ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front & rear suspension components corroded.

various small chips to front screen.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 99,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front & rear suspension components corroded.

nearside rear tyre 3mm + tyre cracking.

various small chips to front screen.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2012 92,525 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,241 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake disc corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,342 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 70,342 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,890 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 39,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 28,509 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 28,332 miles

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

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

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 YFZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU51 YFZ, 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 GU51 YFZ registered?

GU51 YFZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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