Toyota Celica (2000)
2000 Toyota Celica
CarHunch analysed 5,352 real MOT records for the 2000 Toyota Celica. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Toyota Celica passes its MOT on first attempt only 72.3% of the time, notably below the UK average of 80%, and more than a quarter of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for buyers prioritizing safety. This suggests the Celica demands more careful mechanical oversight than comparable vehicles from that era.
At nearly 94,000 miles on average, these cars are genuinely well-used, yet they're still racking up almost 4 failures per test and over 15 advisories, pointing to creeping wear across multiple systems rather than one catastrophic weak point. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the most common failure categories—suspension and emissions systems are the likely culprits—and budget for ongoing remedial work.
What to check before buying a 2000 Toyota Celica
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 26.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 5,329 | 72.3% | 3.95 |
| Other (0%) | 17 | 73.3% | 1.06 |
| LPG (0%) | 6 | 67.1% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Toyota Celica vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Toyota Celica vehicles fall between 74,767 and 109,875 miles.
2000 Toyota Celica — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 307 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Toyota Celica
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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67.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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65.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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55.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.2%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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27.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.5%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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