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GU51 YWS

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 88,955 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 88,955 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 83,987 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,684 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 79,683 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 79,681 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroding

front subframe corroding

steering and suspension components corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2020 78,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both inner sills corroding

front subframe corroding

steering and suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear inner sills corroded condition

rear suspension components corroded condition

Pass 11 May 2018 64,352 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 58,658 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 58,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 51,314 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 May 2016 52,314 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,922 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,784 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 45,784 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,130 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 37,454 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,414 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,652 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,652 miles

Nearside 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 YWS is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GU51 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

GU51 YWS is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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