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BK53 YMJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

168,219 mi
Last recorded168,219 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 168,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WIPER BLADE SCRATCH MARKS. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 168,219 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WIPER BLADE SCRATCH MARKS. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 152,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate poorly secured

slight corrosion to rear chassis and rear inner sills

Fail 20 Jan 2018 152,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate poorly secured

slight corrosion to rear chassis and rear inner sills

Pass 26 Jan 2017 144,135 miles

Both head light lens deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 144,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both head light lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 135,482 miles

Gearbox leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 135,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox leak

Offside Rear retaining clip/clips missing for pads

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,465 miles

Both front wiper blads detreated poor clearing

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,917 miles

o/s wiper split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

footbrake has long travel but not considered to be excessive

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear number plate loose but unlikely to fall off

Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

footbrake has long travel but not considered to be excessive

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s wiper split

rear number plate loose but unlikely to fall off

Pass 24 Nov 2012 109,366 miles

Nearside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 96,511 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 96,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 89,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 89,114 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 80,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 70,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

small chips in screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2007 70,158 miles

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

small chips in screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,231 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BK53 YMJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BK53 YMJ, 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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BK53 YMJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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