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V540 BFE

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,817 mi
Last recorded132,817 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 BFE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,817 miles

Headlight beam image blurred.

Headlights slightly tarnished.

Nearside front tyre very close to the legal limit.

Nearside rear tyre very close to the legal limit.

Offside front tyre very close to the legal limit.

Offside rear tyre very close to the legal limit.

Oversills fitted.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 132,810 miles

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

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

Headlight beam image blurred.

Headlights slightly tarnished.

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside front tyre very close to the legal limit.

Nearside rear tyre very close to the legal limit.

Offside front tyre very close to the legal limit.

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

Offside rear tyre very close to the legal limit.

Oversills fitted.

Slight bind at offside rear wheel.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,209 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,661 miles

General surface corrosion to steering and suspension

Odd head lamp bulbs fitted

Over sills fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,153 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 84,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 81,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,671 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2010 77,671 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,361 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 63,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2006 57,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2005 51,103 miles

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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V540 BFE is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V540 BFE, 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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V540 BFE is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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