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V47 GAU

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,765 mi
Last recorded118,765 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 GAU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 118,210 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 118,210 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 118,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Also subframe itself corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 118,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 117,764 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill heavily corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 117,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 116,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,837 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 31 Aug 2012 112,826 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,399 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,568 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 106,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 97,833 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,833 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,028 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 89,028 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,731 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 80,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,791 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 71,791 miles

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

slight brake binding near side rear

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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V47 GAU is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 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 V47 GAU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V47 GAU is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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