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BJ03 ZKX

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,740 mi
Last recorded122,740 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZKX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 122,740 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 122,740 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 120,720 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 120,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 119,055 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,627 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,712 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,580 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 111,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 107,741 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,723 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 50,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,154 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 49,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 38,798 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,284 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,277 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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BJ03 ZKX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ03 ZKX, 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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BJ03 ZKX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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