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CE03 BYP

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,915 mi
Last recorded179,915 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 BYP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 179,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 166,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlight misty both sides

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 159,892 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights slightly cloudy

Fail 19 Feb 2020 159,890 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlights slightly cloudy

Pass 23 Feb 2019 152,064 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

headlamp light output is reduced

Pass 27 Feb 2018 146,730 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 143,432 miles

Oil leak ()

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2016 139,780 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

oil and water leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2016 139,780 miles

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

oil and water leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2015 132,021 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 131,939 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake caliper has fluid contamination

Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,216 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 117,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 97,638 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,024 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,566 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,793 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)

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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CE03 BYP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE03 BYP, 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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CE03 BYP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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