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DS52 BNJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,626 mi
Last recorded124,626 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 124,626 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,719 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,836 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 114,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,480 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,139 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,139 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,207 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,538 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,490 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

rear brake pipes greased hard to check condition

Pass 22 Aug 2010 80,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 67,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,994 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 53,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 53,035 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,626 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 27,835 miles

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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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DS52 BNJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS52 BNJ, 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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DS52 BNJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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