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BF03 YLZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,418 mi
Last recorded131,418 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 YLZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,418 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 131,416 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 124,282 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 124,177 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,490 miles

noise on exhaust

Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,627 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 107,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,058 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,112 miles

o/s/rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,063 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,260 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 YLZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver 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 YLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 YLZ registered?

BF03 YLZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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