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BJ03 ZLE

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZLE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 74,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

All pads low all discs rusty.

Pass 9 May 2009 66,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill gfuards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,506 miles

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

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 2 Mar 2007 43,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,760 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 30,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZLE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZLE, 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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What year was BJ03 ZLE registered?

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

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