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J248 KHY

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 KHY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 52,804 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 51,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 50,903 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 48,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 48,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,008 miles

Oil leak ()

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2017 47,008 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 May 2016 46,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,668 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2015 46,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,109 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 42,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Sat Nav encroaching on drivers view ofthe road

Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Sat Nav encroaching on drivers view ofthe road

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,495 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 21,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 14,701 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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J248 KHY is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 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 J248 KHY, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J248 KHY is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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