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BA52 SAN

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

101,562 mi
Last recorded101,562 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 SAN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 101,562 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 100,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 97,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 97,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 97,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 96,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 95,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 95,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 94,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 94,139 miles

Offside Rear perished on walls

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,025 miles

offside rear tyre perished on walls 205/50/16

Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,121 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 84,588 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 79,716 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

anti roll bar bush split

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 May 2009 79,716 miles

anti roll bar bush split

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2008 74,458 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,507 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slight sidewall damage

Fail 21 Jun 2007 67,507 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres slight sidewall damage

Fail 6 Oct 2006 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/rear tyre cut outer wall

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,696 miles

n/s/rear tyre cut outer wall

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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BA52 SAN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BA52 SAN, 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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BA52 SAN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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