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YH51 XVR

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,693 mi
Last recorded142,693 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 XVR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 142,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 134,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 128,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,939 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 110,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills and chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills and chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 105,895 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills and chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills and chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 102,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,cut in inner wall,slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 102,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,cut in inner wall,slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 94,097 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 94,068 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 89,792 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 89,792 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,478 miles

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 5 Mar 2015 79,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,285 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,106 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 63,908 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake imbalance27%

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,393 miles

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

rear disc surfaces corroded

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 13 Jan 2010 52,701 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,776 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,727 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,716 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,121 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YH51 XVR is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YH51 XVR, 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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YH51 XVR is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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