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BN03 LJX

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 LJX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,621 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 126,424 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 126,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 113,253 miles

drone noise when driving, suspect wheel bearing or tyre drone.

little reserve parking brake travel.

n/s tyres low edges and feathered. may cause tyre noise/ drone.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 113,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

drone noise when driving, suspect wheel bearing or tyre drone.

front tyres low inner edges and side walls cut. rear tyres feathered/ distorted. recommend x4 tyres and tracking check. 205/45/17.

little reserve parking brake travel.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 100,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,960 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 81,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,163 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blades

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

O/S/R, N/S/F and spare wheel misshaped

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

Spare tyre worn below limits

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 53,985 miles

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

front number plate cracked slightly

slight condensation in n/s headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,677 miles

nearside rear alloy wheel buckled

stone chip in zone a of screen which is exactly 10mm.

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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BN03 LJX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BN03 LJX, 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 BN03 LJX registered?

BN03 LJX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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