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SL03 BHY

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,251 mi
Last recorded130,251 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 BHY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 130,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,007 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 126,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement has rusted sill (10.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure both rear outer lower not anchored (10.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,429 miles

Nearside Lower floor holed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,323 miles

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated rusted and insecure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower floor holed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,063 miles

Central Outer held on with cable ties

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 116,060 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire silencer (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,212 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 104,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,268 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2013 90,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,035 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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SL03 BHY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL03 BHY, 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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SL03 BHY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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