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BF03 YEV

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,241 mi
Last recorded125,241 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YEV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,135 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 123,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 121,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,616 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre side wall

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens need cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front damage to tyre side wall

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,443 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 85,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (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)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 85,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (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 25 Mar 2015 79,488 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,188 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre - slight cracking between tread

Fail 22 Mar 2014 74,188 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre - slight cracking between tread

Rear spoiler insecure at offside

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 60,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,274 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 36,758 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 28,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,750 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 19,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YEV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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