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ET03 BGX

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,213 mi
Last recorded128,213 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 BGX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 128,213 miles

Power steering rack is damp

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer has a temporary repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 128,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bold on the inner edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering rack is damp

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

Rear exhaust silencer has a temporary repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 117,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also slightly insecure (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 117,584 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both front (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also slightly insecure (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,198 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 105,123 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 90,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,672 miles

o/s/ door mirror assembly loose

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 35,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper split badly

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ET03 BGX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET03 BGX, 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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ET03 BGX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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