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LR51 VUF

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,457 mi
Last recorded129,457 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VUF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,457 miles

Both front headlamps starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/r17-91y (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner tread. 215/45/r17-91y

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/r17-91y (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 139,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 135,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 135,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,124 miles

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

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2021 133,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

outer sills not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,368 miles

Handbrake is in need of adjustment (lever has little spare travel)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 121,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake is in need of adjustment (lever has little spare travel)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe to box join corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Jan 2019 114,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working One of two (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/ door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe to box join corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,069 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,961 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 87,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,540 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 77,438 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,960 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,585 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 49,535 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,477 miles

n/s o/s/f brake discs corroded on inner face

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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LR51 VUF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LR51 VUF, 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 LR51 VUF registered?

LR51 VUF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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