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J490 JFM

2006 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,171 mi
Last recorded173,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ490 JFM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 173,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 169,831 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 166,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 162,351 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 156,200 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 151,270 miles

NO REAR SEATS TIME OFF TEST

Fail 1 Mar 2021 151,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

NO REAR SEATS TIME OFF TEST

Pass 7 Mar 2020 148,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 143,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 138,482 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,986 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 126,983 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 123,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 119,809 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,607 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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J490 JFM is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 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 J490 JFM, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J490 JFM registered?

J490 JFM is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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