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BF03 LVC

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,669 mi
Last recorded66,669 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LVC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,669 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs undersealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,651 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 60,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill cover not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill cover not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,933 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

knock from n/s/r poss handbrake shoes catching

Fail 12 May 2012 51,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 51,196 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,418 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 46,647 miles

n/s door mirror damaged.

Fail 4 May 2010 46,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s door mirror damaged.

Pass 1 May 2009 43,965 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 43,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 35,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,593 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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BF03 LVC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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