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CA03 BVD

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 BVD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,935 miles

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,399 miles

Both forward brackets for Rear sub-frame corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both forward brackets for Rear sub-frame corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,258 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 77,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,452 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 61,699 miles

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear suspension components

petrol filler neck corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 54,775 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear undersills and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 52,031 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 52,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 48,583 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 48,583 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 43,022 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 43,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 38,363 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 38,363 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 35,532 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,532 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 30,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 30,976 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 26,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,934 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 19,433 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,554 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 11,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 11,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,166 miles

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

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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CA03 BVD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CA03 BVD, 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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CA03 BVD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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