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Y685 GEL

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,672 mi
Last recorded103,672 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 GEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 103,672 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 103,672 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 98,470 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 98,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 88,062 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 88,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,171 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 81,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 73,838 miles

o/s/r inner b/pad getting low

Fail 4 Jan 2021 73,838 miles

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

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

o/s/r inner b/pad getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2020 71,216 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,720 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 51,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,024 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 40,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,438 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,086 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,086 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 20,969 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,189 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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Y685 GEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,977 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 Y685 GEL, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y685 GEL registered?

Y685 GEL is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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