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Toyota Celica

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y246 LCAMOT history

Y246 LCA is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
157,016 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 LCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 LCA was last recorded at 157,016 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,716 miles · 26 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
5,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,016 miles
  • 2023 – 156,716 miles
  • 2021 – 156,633 miles
  • 2020 – 155,900 miles
  • 2019 – 155,145 miles
  • 2018 – 150,303 miles
  • 2017 – 146,368 miles
  • 2016 – 141,078 miles
  • 2015 – 134,949 miles
  • 2014 – 126,697 miles
  • 2013 – 114,820 miles
  • 2012 – 112,228 miles
  • 2011 – 105,276 miles
  • 2010 – 93,719 miles
  • 2008 – 84,914 miles
  • 2007 – 69,859 miles
  • 2006 – 54,979 miles
  • 2005 – 45,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from middle to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,016 miles (+300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,016 miles
    Test number
    617470516779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from middle to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,716 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,716 miles
    Test number
    462907177625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroding

  3. Pass156,633 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,633 miles
    Test number
    147448494036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass155,900 miles (+755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,900 miles
    Test number
    722562726968
    • AdvisoryRear panel underside signs of corossion

  5. Pass155,145 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,145 miles
    Test number
    532805022216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,303 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,303 miles
    Test number
    332862622536
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both rear inner seals

  7. Pass146,368 miles (+5,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,368 miles
    Test number
    224942969584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass141,078 miles (+6,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,078 miles
    Test number
    489857227686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass134,949 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    134,949 miles
    Test number
    367842515229
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAge cracking to suspension arm rubbers
    • NoteCorrosion and damage to sills
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOsr tyre has some deep cuts
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  10. Fail134,944 miles (+68)4 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,944 miles
    Test number
    846402615279
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAge cracking to suspension arm rubbers
    • NoteCorrosion and damage to sills
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOsr tyre has some deep cuts
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  11. Fail134,876 miles (+8,179)7 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    288382645471
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteSuspension components corroded
    • NoteSuspension rubbers age cracking

  12. Pass126,697 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,697 miles
    Test number
    235967044484
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail126,696 miles (+11,876)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,696 miles
    Test number
    578084844143
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass114,820 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,820 miles
    Test number
    399726033181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,228 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    112,228 miles
    Test number
    137951862121
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs in poor condition
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  16. Fail112,220 miles (+6,944)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    459391062179
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake discs in poor condition
    • NoteSuspension components corroded

  17. Pass105,276 miles (+152)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,276 miles
    Test number
    888695621179
    • NoteParking brake will require adjustment soon
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  18. Pass105,124 miles (+11,405)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,124 miles
    Test number
    187668611400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,719 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    322593610009
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass93,719 miles (+8,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    441463810009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass84,914 miles (+15,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,914 miles
    Test number
    541834558322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,859 miles (+14,880)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    624766347364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,979 miles (+9,231)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,979 miles
    Test number
    923419946359
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing in centre of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2mm
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low??
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  24. Pass45,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    601557355373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,748 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,748 miles
    Test number
    432387155312
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y246 LCA

Does Y246 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 LCA expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 LCA?
The MOT on Y246 LCA expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 LCA done?
Y246 LCA was recorded at 157,016 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 5,962 miles a year.
Has Y246 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 LCA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on Y246 LCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y246 LCA find?
Y246 LCA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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