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HS51 DCY

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 DCY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 162,619 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 162,615 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner rear sills corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 149,082 miles

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

Offside sill rusted

Rear general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,649 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2022 139,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 134,717 miles

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 129,974 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,992 miles

All rear suspensions corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,992 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin missing on nut track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Ball joint nut split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

All rear suspensions corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 125,977 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin missing from crown nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Split pin missing from crown nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

All rear suspension inc. sub frame corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 120,298 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 113,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 113,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 107,455 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 107,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,406 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and n/s/r cuts on tyre sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edges

Fail 19 Nov 2014 97,113 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and n/s/r cuts on tyre sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,605 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,300 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2009 46,584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,455 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 28,165 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 28,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HS51 DCY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS51 DCY, 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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HS51 DCY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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