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FE03 BVA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,027 mi
Last recorded151,027 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 BVA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 151,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,563 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 150,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 150,526 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting filler no welds (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting filler no welds (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 150,525 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 150,519 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

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

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 145,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 141,418 miles

O/s/f shocker spring cup corrosion

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 141,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/f shocker spring cup corrosion

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,631 miles

corrosion on floor to sill

corrosion on rear chassis rails

damage to both front wheels

defect n/s/r tyre

footbrake travel

handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 136,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake pin (3.5.1l)

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

corrosion on floor to sill

corrosion on rear chassis rails

damage to both front wheels

defect n/s/r tyre

footbrake travel

handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 131,311 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Mar 2015 131,310 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 122,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 116,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 106,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,275 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,647 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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FE03 BVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE03 BVA, 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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FE03 BVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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