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JIG 2948

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,873 mi
Last recorded79,873 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 2948
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear struts corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 79,234 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracked on inner and outer edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/16

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner edge(cords or ply not exposed)/205/50/16

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 77,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 4 Aug 2021 73,036 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame corroded all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both front struts n/s/front and o/s/front corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs n/s/front and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms n/s/front and o/s/front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wish bone arms n/s/rear and o/s/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 72,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sided (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,535 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,634 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion under body

Pass 18 May 2016 62,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has 2x nail in it

Pass 12 May 2015 59,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 May 2014 56,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare wheel is flat. rear exhaust shield is loose.

Pass 12 May 2014 56,367 miles

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

spare wheel is flat. rear exhaust shield is loose.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,336 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,119 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 42,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,502 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,698 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,830 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JIG 2948 is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JIG 2948, 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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JIG 2948 is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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