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X239 VAF

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,975 mi
Last recorded132,975 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 VAF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,975 miles

all brake discs corroded (surface)

all rear suspension corroded

both front shocks and springs corroded and shocker gaiters all chewed up

brake fluid dirty

fuel neck filler pipes corroded, has a faint smell of fuel, no leaks found, just ok at time of test

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread, n/s front tyre low on tread and cracking also

o/s rear inner wheel arch next to suspension mounting corroded, ok at time of test

rear rigid brake pipes corroded going into flexi hoses

retaining clip missing from bonnet support

weep from the n/s gearbox drive shaft seal

Fail 13 Sep 2024 132,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits had to be road tested (8.2.1.2 (c))

all brake discs corroded (surface)

all rear suspension corroded

both front shocks and springs corroded and shocker gaiters all chewed up

brake fluid dirty

fuel neck filler pipes corroded, has a faint smell of fuel, no leaks found, just ok at time of test

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread, n/s front tyre low on tread and cracking also

o/s rear inner wheel arch next to suspension mounting corroded, ok at time of test

rear rigid brake pipes corroded going into flexi hoses

retaining clip missing from bonnet support

weep from the n/s gearbox drive shaft seal

Pass 3 May 2023 131,251 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mid-section has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes and fuel filler neck pipes corroded ()

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 127,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has 1.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mid-section has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rubbers deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and has a cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes and fuel filler neck pipes corroded ()

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,218 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 125,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 119,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 116,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 113,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 104,747 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 83,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 May 2012 81,341 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 81,341 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 78,111 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 75,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,968 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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X239 VAF is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X239 VAF, 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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X239 VAF is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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