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AO03 BHF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,249 mi
Last recorded51,249 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BHF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 51,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 51,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,737 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,933 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 49,933 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,737 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 46,786 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 46,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,716 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 44,717 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,717 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 40,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,425 miles

small cuts in all tyres

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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AO03 BHF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 BHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO03 BHF registered?

AO03 BHF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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