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W554 TCA

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,730 mi
Last recorded156,730 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 TCA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 156,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose covered in under seal

Fail 11 Nov 2020 156,717 miles

Emissions not tested smoking after engine warmed up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre valve split

Pass 10 May 2019 155,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 155,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected broken (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 155,129 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s front tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 2 May 2018 155,119 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s front tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 20 Jul 2016 154,629 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 154,629 miles

coil spring broken osf (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 151,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 149,299 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 149,299 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 143,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 143,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,601 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)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 134,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,152 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 125,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 110,935 miles

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,913 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 105,913 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 99,437 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread low

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,256 miles

Rear Offside Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2006 85,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 80,431 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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W554 TCA is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W554 TCA, 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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W554 TCA is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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