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GU51 YUC

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

147,982 mi
Last recorded147,982 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 147,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear corrosion to underside

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 144,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 139,711 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 139,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cracks in channel of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general under body corrosion present

Pass 10 Jul 2021 133,503 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 132,278 miles

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2019 128,501 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 128,501 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 123,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 119,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,624 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,789 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 104,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 99,619 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 99,573 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,496 miles

advise both rear tyres low on tread (205/50x16)

advise rear petrol flap insecure

advise road test report possible wheel bearing or a bearing noisy further investigation required

Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,494 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise both rear tyres low on tread (205/50x16)

advise rear petrol flap insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,167 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,088 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 51,088 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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 YUC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue 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 YUC, 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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GU51 YUC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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