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MJ51 LXS

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,657 mi
Last recorded133,657 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 LXS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 133,657 miles

235/45/17 on rears 7 worn on inner edges 205/45/17 on fronts

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

battery loose

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

low handbrake effort on offside rear

nearside front alloy damaged

nearside rear wheel alloy damaged

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Fail 9 Sep 2015 133,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

battery loose

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

low handbrake effort on offside rear

nearside rear wheel alloy damaged

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,692 miles

OSF wiper split but clearing screen ok

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 117,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,134 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 110,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

hand brake high in adjustment

rear discs corroded and lightly discoloured

Pass 8 Jan 2010 97,347 miles

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

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

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

fropnt reg plate advise

Fail 8 Jan 2009 83,503 miles

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers "One of two" offside provides no liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,503 miles

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers "One of two" offside provides no liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,143 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 57,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bofh front tyres show wear indicators

front brakes show out of balance readings

front service brake discs show slight distortion to roller brake test

park lever a little high on application

rear service brake disc pads below half worn

service brake pedal on spongy side

strong advise nearside front tyre cut to outer sidewall but cords not expossed

Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,332 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)

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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MJ51 LXS is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MJ51 LXS, 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 MJ51 LXS registered?

MJ51 LXS is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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