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LJ51 PZF

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,949 mi
Last recorded104,949 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PZF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,949 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlight some hazing. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive allround under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre on about 2mm and some wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre on about 2mm and some wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside some hazing. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive allround under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre under 3mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil al around under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil al around under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,079 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 91,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,675 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,714 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,698 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 62,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,115 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 48,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,659 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,659 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,716 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,203 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,446 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,198 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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LJ51 PZF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LJ51 PZF, 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 LJ51 PZF registered?

LJ51 PZF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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