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BF03 YKZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,259 mi
Last recorded148,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 148,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2017 148,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

covers fitted to outersills

Pass 25 Jun 2015 130,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

covers fitted to outersills

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 25 Jun 2015 130,956 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

covers fitted to outersills

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 120,384 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside windscreen wiper split on ends

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 107,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,839 miles

Both rear brake discs surface pitted

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,839 miles

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

Both rear brake discs surface pitted

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2011 80,442 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,166 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 71,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,999 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,784 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall has three cuts,but not exposing any cords

Fail 15 Mar 2006 37,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has three cuts,but not exposing any cords

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 YKZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YKZ, 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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What year was BF03 YKZ registered?

BF03 YKZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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