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X973 GKE

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

125,480 mi
Last recorded125,480 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 GKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 125,480 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 125,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 116,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 116,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 112,256 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,840 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

minor cracks in centre tread offside front

neraside front tyre wear on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2020 108,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

minor cracks in centre tread offside front

neraside front tyre wear on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

front brake pads are low

Fail 10 Dec 2019 106,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

front brake pads are low

nearside rear brake disc is slightly pitted

nearside washer jet is blocked

offside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,256 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

offside rear brake discs is pitted

rear chassis is corroded

rear springs are corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted has a pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

offside rear brake discs is pitted

rear chassis is corroded

rear springs are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,278 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn

rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 100,278 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and undertray fitted

front power steering pipe very rusty to rack

Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and undertray fitted

front power steering pipe very rusty to rack

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,097 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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre outer side wall damage

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is perishing and has 2 nail in

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,976 miles

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

boot gas struts weak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

boot gas struts weak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,982 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,544 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,307 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 70,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 64,412 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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X973 GKE is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc 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 X973 GKE, 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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X973 GKE is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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