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LF51 BYZ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,008 mi
Last recorded109,008 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 BYZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 106,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,515 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,953 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread.

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracking in tread.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 100,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in tread.

Offside rear tyre is slightly cracking in tread.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 98,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,971 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 84,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,788 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,385 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,991 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 59,248 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 59,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,452 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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LF51 BYZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF51 BYZ, 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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What year was LF51 BYZ registered?

LF51 BYZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is LF51 BYZ safe to buy?

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