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X254 YDY

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,978 mi
Last recorded136,978 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX254 YDY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 136,976 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 136,566 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 136,566 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 136,545 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 133,829 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 133,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,306 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 129,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 128,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 127,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 124,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 120,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,740 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 117,740 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,951 miles

exhaust joint at rear very rusty but not blowing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,700 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 106,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,443 miles

advise nail in nsr tyre and osf tyre low 2mm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,005 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 76,001 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,244 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 51,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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X254 YDY is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X254 YDY, 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 X254 YDY registered?

X254 YDY is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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