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YC51 JDK

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,111 mi
Last recorded153,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 JDK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 153,111 miles

All underbody, chassis and sills corroded

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 152,399 miles

All underbody, chassis, suspension and sills corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 138,154 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 134,053 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Sill covers fitted

Underbody, chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,145 miles

All underbody suspension has surface corrosion

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 119,905 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,811 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, including rear coils springs, and front lower suspension arms

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image projection distorted, it would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 109,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear, inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear, outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear, outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, including rear coils springs, and front lower suspension arms

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image projection distorted, it would appear some form of lens buffing maybe required (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,679 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,776 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,475 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,829 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 66,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,839 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,985 miles

airbag warning lamp on

ns door trim insecure

parking brake travel slightly long

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

airbag warning lamp on

ns door trim insecure

parking brake travel slightly long

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,782 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 40,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YC51 JDK is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YC51 JDK, 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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YC51 JDK is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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