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BAZ 8175

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,747 mi
Last recorded115,747 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8175
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 113,241 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2024 110,442 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 110,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 107,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 104,284 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 104,241 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,485 miles

Front tyres wear to inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,730 miles

Front tyres slight wear to edges

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,377 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 95,375 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,421 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,421 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.6mm cuts to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre 2.2mm

font track rod end covers greasy

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2017 88,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre 2.6mm cuts to outer sidewall

Offside Front dropn link poor condition

Offside Front tyre 2.2mm

font track rod end covers greasy

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,305 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 82,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 76,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,515 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,984 miles

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

small cuts to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,984 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs very rusty poor condition

small cuts to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,716 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 66,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tracking

Traction control light and engine managment light staying on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,800 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing

wear to front brake discs

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 31,031 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 31,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,878 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 23,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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BAZ 8175 is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BAZ 8175, 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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BAZ 8175 is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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