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LX51 USZ

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,880 mi
Last recorded168,880 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 USZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 168,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 168,879 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 163,415 miles

Rear brake pads very low

Fail 30 Jul 2020 163,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 2 Aug 2019 153,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 153,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens 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 lens 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 1 Aug 2018 142,746 miles

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

engine management light showing on dash

Fail 31 Jul 2018 142,744 miles

Front Position lamp not working side lights both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,596 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2017 131,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

ECU Light on

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

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2016 125,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 116,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,669 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 102,584 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,096 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,541 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,541 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,951 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,096 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 52,518 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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LX51 USZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX51 USZ, 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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LX51 USZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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