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Y905 LJN

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,182 mi
Last recorded133,182 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 LJN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 133,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components have moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 132,759 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 131,846 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Pass 5 Dec 2022 130,808 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,310 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 130,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,515 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 128,473 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 127,460 miles

corrosion rear metal brake pipe

nearside front wheel possible camber fault

slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,814 miles

Front n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorated and images very faint

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,048 miles

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 19 Dec 2015 125,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

h/brake long travel

n/s wiper split

Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,339 miles

Brake pad(s) locking device missing nsr (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,579 miles

both healight lenses deteriorated, both headlight images very poor and close to limit

Fail 9 Dec 2014 123,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both healight lenses deteriorated, both headlight images very poor and close to limit

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear tyres mishaped inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,226 miles

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

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

tyre wear on inside of front tyres advise tracking

Pass 10 Dec 2011 82,920 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 82,920 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,347 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,380 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 57,232 miles

advise rear brake discs are rotten on edges.

offside front alloy road wheel dented on rim.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,499 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 53,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y905 LJN is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y905 LJN, 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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Y905 LJN is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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