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X553 JBC

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,342 mi
Last recorded123,342 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 JBC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 123,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 113,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,858 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,254 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,815 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,809 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,654 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 67,654 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 60,326 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 55,112 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,732 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,121 miles

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

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

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Pass 22 Feb 2006 43,445 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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X553 JBC is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X553 JBC, 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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X553 JBC is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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