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BP03 BVX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,300 mi
Last recorded145,300 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 BVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 145,300 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 145,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Rear suspension and mounting area's corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 133,543 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 115,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 99,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,216 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,216 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 66,966 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 56,058 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,419 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 18 Jun 2013 48,173 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,398 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion present on front brake disc inner braking faces

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,171 miles

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

slight corrosion present on front brake disc inner braking faces

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jun 2008 19,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,037 miles

both front tyres low tread

Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,513 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 13,511 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BP03 BVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP03 BVX, 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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BP03 BVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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