2001 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · ML51 YVY
2001 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 195,525 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML51 YVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 195,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML51 YVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Celica (ML51 YVY) between April 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
ML51 YVY Mileage History
- 28/04/2023180,677 mi
- 28/04/2023180,679 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/2024190,212 mi+9,533 mi
- 07/05/2024190,221 mi+9 mi
- 02/10/2025195,525 mi+5,304 mi
Average of roughly 6,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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