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BP03 XJU

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,795 mi
Last recorded118,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XJU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,795 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 118,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 116,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 116,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides at front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,963 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 114,963 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 112,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 110,790 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 110,790 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 110,782 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 108,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,953 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,054 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,344 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 90,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,187 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,187 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2012 70,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,840 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2011 67,840 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,480 miles

coolant level low

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (cords not exposed)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,127 miles

all brake discs have light surface rust

tear on nsf tyre outer sidewall no cords or bulges present.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,420 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,450 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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BP03 XJU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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