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BV53 YHE

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YHE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,012 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 142,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 142,005 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front pads low

rear discs very corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,787 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,989 miles

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

handbrake travel engine cover

Fail 22 Oct 2014 117,989 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,989 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,377 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 113,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,959 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,953 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,273 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front rear service brake noisey ,when wheel is rotated.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,661 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of scolloping to inner edges & screw in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 54,814 miles

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

Rear wiper blade doesn't clear screen

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,814 miles

Rear wiper blade doesn't clear screen

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,885 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,597 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack in between tread

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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BV53 YHE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV53 YHE, 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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BV53 YHE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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