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J3 ROO

2012 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Celica83,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 ROO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 71,908 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,205 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 67,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,857 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,210 miles

offside rear hub looks damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2013 55,210 miles

offside rear hub looks damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,093 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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J3 ROO is a 2012 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 83,618 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 J3 ROO, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Celica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J3 ROO registered?

J3 ROO is a 2012 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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