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CV03 BPY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,056 mi
Last recorded146,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BPY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 146,056 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise heavy undersealing

Fail 15 Sep 2025 146,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 139,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

advise sill covers

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,247 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted and underbody heavily undersealing

Fail 14 Sep 2023 134,246 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted and underbody heavily undersealing

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.54mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,408 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 113,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,987 miles

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 99,981 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

thorn in inner sidewall offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over outer bodysills preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over outer bodysills preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2014 81,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose but not likely to fall from upright position

light fraying o/s/f seat belt

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose but not likely to fall from upright position

light fraying o/s/f seat belt

Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,688 miles

Fuel filler pipe/nech slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,688 miles

Fuel filler pipe/nech slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 70,510 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,900 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 59,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 59,548 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,392 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 39,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,361 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine under guards fitted

Pass 30 May 2007 26,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,490 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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CV03 BPY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV03 BPY, 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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CV03 BPY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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