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BD52 XAU

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,449 mi
Last recorded134,449 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XAU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 134,449 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 134,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,939 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 127,932 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,507 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 121,495 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,321 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,064 miles

noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,312 miles

exhaust tail joint poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2012 72,311 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail joint poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,751 miles

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

o/s/f caliper slightly siezed

Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,470 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,406 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 58,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very slight brake bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,606 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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BD52 XAU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD52 XAU, 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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BD52 XAU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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