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X497 FCF

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,503 mi
Last recorded175,503 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 FCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2023 175,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking no cap! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 169,803 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 163,620 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 163,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 161,237 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 156,118 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 143,223 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING RUBBER PADS IN POOR CONDITION.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 143,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT TO CORDS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING RUBBER PADS IN POOR CONDITION.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO SIDEWALL OUTER SHOULDER DAMAGED/CUT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 135,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 126,306 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 126,306 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,696 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,619 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 97,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,651 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 88,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 79,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,442 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,442 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 60,418 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 60,418 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,942 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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X497 FCF is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 X497 FCF, 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 X497 FCF registered?

X497 FCF is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X497 FCF safe to buy?

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