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BH03 JAP

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH03 JAP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,459 miles

all tyres getting worn and deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2025 79,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 73,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,760 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 69,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,963 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 64,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,098 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 63,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,734 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 61,734 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,889 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 60,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 88W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45R17 88W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,881 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,002 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 49,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s front tyre splitting on sidewalls not showing cords

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s front tyre splitting on sidewalls not showing cords

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre cut in outer wall not exposing cords

near side rear tyre outer wall perished and worn not exposing cords

Fail 30 Mar 2011 46,955 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre cut in outer wall not exposing cords

near side rear tyre outer wall perished and worn not exposing cords

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre nicks in outer wall

rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,329 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,183 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,844 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,325 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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BH03 JAP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 BH03 JAP, 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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BH03 JAP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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