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J20 FEW

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,337 mi
Last recorded42,337 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 FEW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 42,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 42,327 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side headlamp lenses faded but still has beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural both side inner sills

Pass 11 Dec 2023 42,311 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides wipers only just clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,294 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,279 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 42,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 42,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 40,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 34,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,908 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,847 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,192 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,031 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,753 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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J20 FEW is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 J20 FEW, 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 J20 FEW registered?

J20 FEW is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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