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HF51 BDY

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BDY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,416 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,694 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 76,693 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 70,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,426 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 65,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,184 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,184 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Feb 2017 48,941 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2016 43,826 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,581 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 39,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 39,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,712 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,195 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 36,250 miles

Offside rear shock slightly damp

Rear number plate has slight water damage

Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,894 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 34,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 33,561 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 29,645 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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HF51 BDY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HF51 BDY, 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 HF51 BDY registered?

HF51 BDY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is HF51 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 BDY shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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