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LX51 UTC

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,257 mi
Last recorded117,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 UTC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 117,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 117,251 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 115,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 115,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 109,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,997 miles

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

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

underbody wax oiled

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,303 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,584 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,941 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,003 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 70,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,826 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front wiper split

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,972 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,419 miles

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,657 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 34,657 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight uneven tread to rear tyres

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 UTC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX51 UTC, 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 LX51 UTC registered?

LX51 UTC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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