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BF53 LNR

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 LNR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 76,071 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,272 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 73,272 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,485 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in most prescribed areas

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe leaking at joining behind engine (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion in most prescribed areas

Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,286 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,283 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,165 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to engine and underbody

Fail 20 Nov 2017 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to engine and underbody

heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,055 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

heat shield rattling and insecure

unable to check out sills for corrosion due to plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded

covers fitted

under car slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2015 60,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded

covers fitted

under car slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,208 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,098 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,707 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,966 miles

NSR brake is squeeling, however brake performance is not effected.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 25,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,412 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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BF53 LNR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF53 LNR, 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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BF53 LNR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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