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BD03 UKN

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

118,556 mi
Last recorded118,556 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UKN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 118,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear end surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,351 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 22 Jan 2024 116,253 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both beam patterns poor

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2024 116,253 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both beam patterns poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,765 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,937 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 109,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,638 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 205x50x16

both beam patterns poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,579 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,351 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven 67% (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven 54% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,511 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,934 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,952 miles

All suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,951 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,002 miles

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

brake pull to nearside front

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,002 miles

brake pull to nearside front

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General chassis corrosion on all components

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 58,058 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 58,058 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre pressure low.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,466 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,466 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BD03 UKN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BD03 UKN, 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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BD03 UKN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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