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BF03 DGU

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,564 mi
Last recorded95,564 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 DGU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 95,564 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2026 95,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 91,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,087 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 90,087 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,192 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,433 miles

Both sides inner sill slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension rust

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,003 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,003 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,444 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,743 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 59,743 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,180 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 57,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,131 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2012 51,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,070 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 17,608 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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BF03 DGU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF03 DGU, 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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BF03 DGU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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