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BD53 JZJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 JZJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,561 miles

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at floor mountings (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 84,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure at floor mountings (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at floor mountings (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Fail 11 Oct 2017 72,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,475 miles

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,610 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres perishing/cracking on tread

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,602 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,724 miles

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

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

Protective covers fitted to underside front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,079 miles

Protective covers fitted to underside front of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,580 miles

engine and underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 24,973 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

protective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,320 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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BD53 JZJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD53 JZJ, 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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BD53 JZJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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