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LM51 AFA

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,440 mi
Last recorded127,440 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AFA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,035 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2021 127,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside outer sills have trims fitted covering sills for full inspection.

Pass 7 Nov 2019 124,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,506 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet blocked but offside jet clearing screen ok

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,949 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 120,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,247 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 119,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 117,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,802 miles

rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 29 Nov 2013 114,208 miles

handbrake travel?

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,537 miles

all 4 tyres worn low. N/s/r on limit @ 1.6mm

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 24 Nov 2012 112,537 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres worn low. N/s/r on limit @ 1.6mm

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,695 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 106,381 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 103,570 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 98,360 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 95,363 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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LM51 AFA is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM51 AFA, 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 LM51 AFA registered?

LM51 AFA is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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