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BG03 OPZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OPZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,588 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 112,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 104,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,180 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,420 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres badly cracked - advise replacement

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,408 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres badly cracked - advise replacement

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,675 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,567 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,680 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,762 miles

Front number plate delaminating

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate delaminating

N/S wiper blade doesn't clear very well

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Slight O/S/R brake bind

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,139 miles

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,493 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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BG03 OPZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG03 OPZ, 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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BG03 OPZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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