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YL51 FFU

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,099 mi
Last recorded144,099 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FFU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 144,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 144,099 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 138,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2012 138,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 113,262 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 133,256 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 127,665 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn close to the legal limit

advise n/s/r tyre worn to the legal 1.6mm tread depth limit

advise rear exhaust section corroded/blowing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 121,489 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 121,489 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 110,911 miles

front tyres worn to approx 1.8 mm on edges.

slight corrosion to front brake discs. exhaust corroded. front wishbones corroded. rear suspension components corroded. o/s/r tyre worn low and cracked. cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 110,823 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to front brake discs. exhaust corroded. front wishbones corroded. rear suspension components corroded. o/s/r tyre worn low and cracked. cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 97,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 80,339 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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YL51 FFU is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YL51 FFU, 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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YL51 FFU is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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