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W52 NJB

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 NJB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 126,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER (5.2.3 (e))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Oct 2023 126,792 miles

Rear Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Oct 2022 126,776 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 124,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has travel

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 124,373 miles

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has travel

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Parking brake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2019 114,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake has travel

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,411 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 110,411 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,152 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside rear tyre wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 101,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,945 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,977 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,899 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,824 miles

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

nearside headlamp beam image hazy

offside and nearside rear brake disc/s corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 62,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,299 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,265 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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W52 NJB is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W52 NJB, 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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What year was W52 NJB registered?

W52 NJB is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W52 NJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 NJB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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