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HG51 LGV

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,988 mi
Last recorded155,988 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LGV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 155,988 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 155,419 miles

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

rear sub-frame slightly surface rust

Pass 2 Jan 2020 152,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 152,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,663 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 139,586 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 139,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 131,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 121,574 miles

Centre Front Under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,045 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 105,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear chasis corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers need changing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,128 miles

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

both front springs lower rubber mounting worn

front disc worn and pitted on innier side.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 93,066 miles

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

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

both front springs lower rubber mounting worn

front disc worn and pitted on innier side.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,010 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,758 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,529 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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HG51 LGV is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG51 LGV, 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 HG51 LGV registered?

HG51 LGV is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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