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ST52 BDU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,171 mi
Last recorded72,171 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 BDU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 72,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

offside front wing corroded

power steering pipes at rack corroded

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

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

all rear suspension components flaking with rust

front sub frame and suspension arms flaking with rust

Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in inner and outer surfaces pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel flap missing from filler neck and unlockable petrol cap exposed.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,467 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wiring insecure at stut area (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill area corroded under plastic sill trim on vehicle. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs in inner and outer surfaces pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel flap missing from filler neck and unlockable petrol cap exposed.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,797 miles

Nearside Front headlight beam output getting weak and just shows correct pattern

Fail 24 Sep 2018 69,793 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,914 miles

both front brake discs are slightly pitted on inner surfaces of brake discs.

fuel securing flap missing from vehicle but standard fuel cap still present at time of test.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 65,910 miles

Battery insecure battery clamp missing from battery tray. (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centre pipe leaking. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and torn at both ends of blade. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush has play in linkage joint slightly. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot burst slightly. (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are slightly pitted on inner surfaces of brake discs.

fuel securing flap missing from vehicle but standard fuel cap still present at time of test.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 63,454 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,929 miles

all brake surfaces slightly pitted with corrosion

all front and rear suspension parts quite flaky with rust

Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,927 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake surfaces slightly pitted with corrosion

all front and rear suspension parts quite flaky with rust

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,012 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,948 miles

nearside headlight output slightly weaker than offside

Fail 7 Jan 2011 54,948 miles

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

nearside headlight output slightly weaker than offside

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,109 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 49,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,935 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,847 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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ST52 BDU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST52 BDU, 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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ST52 BDU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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