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BC03 CPF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,054 mi
Last recorded128,054 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CPF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 128,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Varoius corrosion to underfloor/ suspension components

Pass 9 Mar 2024 122,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,160 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 118,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,724 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 117,724 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 115,544 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions only just passed at idle

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2018

Coolant leak ()

front and rear suspension components corroding heavily

Fail 1 Sep 2018

Emissions not tested idle to high coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted pads (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure pad retaining device (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

front and rear suspension components corroding heavily

offside rear brake component rubbing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,055 miles

EML light is on.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,055 miles

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

EML light is on.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Fail 3 Dec 2015 105,021 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front inner brake pads look thin

nearside rear brake disc corroded

small cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,259 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

hand brake high (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes dteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wipers deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,259 miles

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

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

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

hand brake high (border line pass)

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes dteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2013 77,139 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,734 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads and discs worn

Handbrake lever travel greater than expected

Non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Offside front wheel center cap missing

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,232 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,525 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm o/s/f tyre 2mm n/s/r tyre 2mm o/s/r tyre2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,174 miles

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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BC03 CPF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BC03 CPF, 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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BC03 CPF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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