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BN53 SXM

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,836 mi
Last recorded119,836 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 SXM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 119,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,015 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 100,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,155 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 95,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres treads becoming low in centre of tread 3mm

handbrake travel becoming exessive

Pass 5 May 2011 86,782 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 86,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,997 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,327 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,004 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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BN53 SXM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN53 SXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 SXM registered?

BN53 SXM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is BN53 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 SXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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