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YN51 FBU

2001 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,026 mi
Last recorded116,026 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FBU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 116,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,878 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroding

Both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Front and rear suspension corroding

Oil leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2020 114,878 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroding

Both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Front and rear suspension corroding

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

Oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2019 112,714 miles

Both front antiroll bar dust cover deteriorating

Both rear brake back plates corroding

Oil leaks

Rear suspension corroding

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre valve heavily perishing

Pass 23 May 2018 110,360 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

general corrosion to rear suspension

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 May 2018 110,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

general corrosion to rear suspension

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 May 2017 107,852 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

general corrosion to rear suspension

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover deteriorating

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight uneven wear to both rear tyre inner edges

Pass 10 May 2016 105,792 miles

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

corrotion under vehicle

Pass 22 May 2015 103,255 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipe behind front grill corroding

Pass 15 May 2014 100,352 miles

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Fail 15 May 2014 100,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 May 2013 97,548 miles

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

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

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 21 May 2012 95,983 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 95,896 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 94,308 miles

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

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 20 May 2010 92,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2010 92,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2009 89,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 85,993 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 85,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 81,857 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2006 69,516 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 69,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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YN51 FBU is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YN51 FBU, 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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YN51 FBU is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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