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BP03 XJZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,159 mi
Last recorded137,159 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 XJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 137,159 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Petrol tank breather pipe corroded

Surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle advise "wax oil"

Fail 2 Dec 2019 137,159 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface corrosion

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Petrol tank breather pipe corroded

Surface corrosion through out underside of vehicle advise "wax oil"

Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,746 miles

chassis rails and inner sills corroded

head lights faded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,565 miles

front brake discs corroded

head lights faded

rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 125,538 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front chassis rail corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre splitting on sidewall and below limit (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

head lights faded

n/s front tyre on limit

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,913 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,645 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 103,559 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 103,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,846 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,057 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,832 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,404 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 77,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,447 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,551 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 XJZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP03 XJZ, 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 XJZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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