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YE51 CGZ

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,975 mi
Last recorded184,975 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 CGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 184,975 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body showing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 183,464 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 180,513 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 177,929 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 177,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Insufficient reserve travel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear under body surface rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 176,498 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 176,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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 20 Mar 2019 174,641 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 172,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 172,264 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door slam (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 167,642 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 161,504 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 154,819 miles

bothside front tyre/s wearing thin.

bothside rear brake pipe/s end/s -to brake hose corroded.

nearside front antiroll bar linkage top ball joint dust cover ,damaged ,marginal pass.should replace.

offside front steering rack rod inner ball joint small amount of play.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 148,930 miles

bothside front lower arm rear bush worn and play.

nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose corroded.

nearside rear wheel outer rim damged.

offside number plate light- dim.

offside rear brake pipe -to brake hose corroded.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 148,930 miles

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

bothside front lower arm rear bush worn and play.

nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose corroded.

nearside rear wheel outer rim damged.

offside number plate light- dim.

offside rear brake pad/s inner face worn to legal limit. need replace- marginal pass.

offside rear brake pipe -to brake hose corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 144,063 miles

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

offside number plate light dim.

offside rear parking brake noise on application.

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 136,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 131,172 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 124,046 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 124,046 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 117,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs rusty

Fail 3 May 2007 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2007 110,607 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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YE51 CGZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YE51 CGZ, 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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YE51 CGZ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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