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Y949 CDS

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,310 mi
Last recorded88,310 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 CDS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 88,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion patches to underside/inner sills/rear subframe/rear suspension

fuel tank pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 88,310 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking tank corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front side of subframe, near suspension arm rear bolt fixing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion patches to underside inner sills/rear subframe/rear suspension

fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 53,557 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 81,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracked

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,898 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracked

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 80,314 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,561 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall is cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,703 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 76,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened dust cover (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened dust cover (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,383 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,383 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,559 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 70,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,943 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres fouling inner plastic cowling on full lock

Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,943 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres fouling inner plastic cowling on full lock

Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,872 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 60,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,199 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,324 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,165 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Offside front tyre is 2.7mm

Rear discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Rear pads heavily worn.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Nearside rear foglamp is inoperative.

Offside front tyre is 2.7mm

Rear discs heavily corroded on inner faces.

Rear pads heavily worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,409 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,665 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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Y949 CDS is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 Y949 CDS, 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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Y949 CDS is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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