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Toyota Celica

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T461 EJMMOT history

T461 EJM is a silver petrol Toyota Celica first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
182,157 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T461 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T461 EJM was last recorded at 182,157 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 2,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2023: 177,513 miles, lower than 177,527 miles on 21 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,146 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,011 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,157 miles
  • 2024 – 180,146 miles
  • 2023 – 177,513 miles
  • 2022 – 174,886 miles
  • 2021 – 170,902 miles
  • 2020 – 164,935 miles
  • 2019 – 160,300 miles
  • 2018 – 155,379 miles
  • 2017 – 153,335 miles
  • 2016 – 147,600 miles
  • 2015 – 142,193 miles
  • 2014 – 138,042 miles
  • 2013 – 134,305 miles
  • 2012 – 132,722 miles
  • 2011 – 129,093 miles
  • 2010 – 123,932 miles
  • 2009 – 118,710 miles
  • 2008 – 113,893 miles
  • 2007 – 103,542 miles
  • 2006 – 94,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,157 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor9 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both rear brake back plates are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill next to wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,157 miles (+2,011)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,157 miles
    Test number
    900135873639
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,146 miles (+134)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    180,146 miles
    Test number
    988343707247
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates are corroded

  3. Fail180,012 miles (+2,499)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,012 miles
    Test number
    529380091586
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished in the tread

  4. Pass177,513 miles (-14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,513 miles
    Test number
    385787288107
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill next to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail177,527 miles (+2,641)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,527 miles
    Test number
    750215562283
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill next to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass174,886 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,886 miles
    Test number
    527524835489
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion becoming advanced in places.
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail174,885 miles (+3,983)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,885 miles
    Test number
    960848512166
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion becoming advanced in places.
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,902 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,902 miles
    Test number
    477879867557
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail170,902 miles (+5,967)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,902 miles
    Test number
    263529812770
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 ZR 16 89W (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody becoming advanced in places.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit of wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass164,935 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,935 miles
    Test number
    825752063134
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion advanced in places.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail164,934 miles (+4,634)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    593459586886
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 ZR16 89W (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion advanced in places.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass160,300 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,300 miles
    Test number
    113837401820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,379 miles (+2,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,379 miles
    Test number
    394726831029
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension surface corrision

  14. Pass153,335 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,335 miles
    Test number
    974206996176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail153,335 miles (+5,735)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,335 miles
    Test number
    874273341832
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass147,600 miles (+5,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    147,600 miles
    Test number
    275807115837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and slight blow on rear box

  17. Pass142,193 miles (+4,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,193 miles
    Test number
    814337404682
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And perishing on joints (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass138,042 miles (+3,737)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    138,042 miles
    Test number
    886213724283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rusty and perishing on middle/rear join
    • NoteOsf wearing slightly on outer edge

  19. Pass134,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    134,305 miles
    Test number
    479817023210
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail134,305 miles (+1,583)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,305 miles
    Test number
    527037023281
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail132,722 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,722 miles
    Test number
    579743332234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not yet blowing
    • NoteRear wiper split

  22. Pass132,722 miles (+3,629)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    132,722 miles
    Test number
    735613432217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not yet blowing
    • NoteRear wiper split

  23. Pass129,093 miles (+5,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    129,093 miles
    Test number
    376374411446
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass123,932 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    123,932 miles
    Test number
    100083640215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass118,710 miles (+4,817)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,710 miles
    Test number
    614063429281
    • DangerousOffside parking brake grabbing,advise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass113,893 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,893 miles
    Test number
    483166028246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass103,542 miles (+9,157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,542 miles
    Test number
    663755127251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,385 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    382107526493
    • NoteDrag on o/s/f wheel
    • NoteRear exhaust joint very rusty

Questions about T461 EJM

Does T461 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T461 EJM is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T461 EJM?
The MOT on T461 EJM is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T461 EJM done?
T461 EJM was recorded at 182,157 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has T461 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T461 EJM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T461 EJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T461 EJM find?
T461 EJM passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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