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MJ51 VZU

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,021 mi
Last recorded104,021 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VZU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 1 Apr 2015 103,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 90,458 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,138 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 71,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,185 miles

All wheel rims damaged (ie scuffed or slightly buckled).

E,M,L light illuminated.

Exhaust noisey and just passed emissions.

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Tailgate struts weak,may collapse.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 65,185 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

All wheel rims damaged (ie scuffed or slightly buckled).

E,M,L light illuminated.

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Rear wiper blade u,s.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,077 miles

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

both wiper blades split on ends

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,017 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,795 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,765 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape. 205/45/wr17

Pass 3 Oct 2005 44,755 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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MJ51 VZU is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZU, 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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MJ51 VZU is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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