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X868 LGJ

2000 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,487 mi
Last recorded152,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX868 LGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 152,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 152,458 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant bottle not secure.

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 148,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear seat insecure

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 26 Apr 2024 148,701 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear seat insecure

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 9 Apr 2024 148,292 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning fan belt very loose (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2024 148,148 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Carbon monoxide JUST MET manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 147,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,637 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Sep 2020 143,637 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2019 135,555 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 135,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear brake pipes has slight rust

Fail 28 Sep 2018 133,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside rear brake pipes has slight rust

Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,928 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

engine management light's on

nearside & offside rear brake pipes has slight rust

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,042 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Sep 2016 123,042 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,740 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,638 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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X868 LGJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X868 LGJ, 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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X868 LGJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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