2001 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · RL51 AEJ
2001 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 143,376 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL51 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 143,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL51 AEJ 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 (RL51 AEJ) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Fuel system component leaking tank leaking at neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
RL51 AEJ Mileage History
- 23/01/2023134,326 mi
- 07/02/2023134,381 mi+55 mi
- 08/02/2024140,272 mi+5,891 mi
- 14/03/2024140,274 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2025143,376 mi+3,102 mi
Average of roughly 4,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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