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BJ03 ZNP

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

247,393 mi
Last recorded247,393 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZNP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 247,393 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear drum back plate corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 30 Mar 2019 237,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Mar 2019 237,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2018 221,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 1 Apr 2017 206,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

e.m.l light on dash

Fail 28 Mar 2017 205,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1i)

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2016 189,059 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 169,656 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

heat sheild loose

Fail 28 Mar 2015 169,606 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

heat sheild loose

Pass 29 Mar 2014 150,295 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 150,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 131,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 114,362 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,397 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 62,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 39,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,195 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 ZNP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ03 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

BJ03 ZNP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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