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LM51 AFZ

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,368 mi
Last recorded93,368 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 AFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 93,368 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 93,368 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,105 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 66,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air condition radiator in poor condition

engine sump cover fitted not allowing inspection

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,233 miles

air condition radiator in poor condition

engine sump cover fitted not allowing inspection

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,879 miles

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

sump guard cover fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2009 58,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

sump gaurd fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 58,541 miles

sump gaurd fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing damaged

parcel shelf damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Nov 2008 53,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing damaged

parcel shelf damaged

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,739 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,614 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 AFZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 LM51 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

LM51 AFZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is LM51 AFZ safe to buy?

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