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BF53 OUJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,324 mi
Last recorded87,324 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,324 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Apr 2021 87,304 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working head (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

spare tyre missing

Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,994 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

spare tyre missing

Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,110 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 75,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,243 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 67,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front O/s/f spot light inop

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,827 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 59,827 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,950 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 53,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust tail pipe flat clamp broken

Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,254 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,191 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 34,814 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 32,623 miles

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

Rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,157 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,157 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 OUJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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