2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Toyota Celica MOT pass rate and common faults

419 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 419 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.5%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    17 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Brakes21.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks20.8%
  4. Suspension15.3%
  5. Tyres6.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Body & chassis6.2%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.6%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Toyota Celica?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2000 Toyota Celica cars passed their MOT first time, across 419 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota Celica?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Toyota Celica reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).