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BV53 YHW

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 115,556 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2019 115,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged split and cracked on inside and outside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear brake disc face pitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 113,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

offside rear brake disc face pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,781 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc heavily pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 105,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall heavily cracked [no cords showing] poor condition

Offside Rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,943 miles

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

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 89,110 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,427 miles

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

Slight split in offside front wiper blade

Fail 6 Dec 2013 82,427 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 74,036 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,036 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,541 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,626 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,764 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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BV53 YHW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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