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J5 VVT

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,759 mi
Last recorded144,759 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 144,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT SMEAR O/S WIPER

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 127,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 125,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort and grinding (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,245 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 117,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,932 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 106,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 106,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,646 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 72,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 63,919 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 48,503 miles

boot struts defective

rear wiper blade split

small chip in n/s of front screen

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

small tears in both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 28 Jan 2006 48,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

boot struts defective

rear wiper blade split

small chip in n/s of front screen

small tears in both front tyre sidewalls

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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J5 VVT is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J5 VVT, 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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J5 VVT is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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