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2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX100 BCN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 133,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner one very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner one very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 133,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb was not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Brake pads (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner one very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner one very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 122,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,161 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 116,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 110,832 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 110,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,627 miles

Front both front headlamps cloudy

Front position lamps dull

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,251 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 105,251 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,880 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 102,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,529 miles

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

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

both front shocker boots deteriorating

cut to n/s/f tyre wall

minor rust pitting to rear brake discs

rear tyre size 205/50/16 front tyre size 195/50/16

Fail 30 Dec 2016 99,383 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

both rear brake discs rusty

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear wheel binding on

surface corrosion on some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,949 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 79,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 21 Feb 2014 79,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

different size tyres fitted front and rear

n/s/f wheel bearing could not tested

Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

both rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jul 2011 59,999 miles

*** REAR BRAKE DISCS SEVERELY RUSTED AND HAVE ALMOST NO FRICTION SURFACE ***

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

wash/wipe poor

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,999 miles

*** REAR BRAKE DISCS SEVERELY RUSTED AND HAVE ALMOST NO FRICTION SURFACE ***

o/s/r brake binding slightly

wash/wipe poor

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,069 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 57,057 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

parking brake lever travel quite high

Pass 27 May 2009 52,727 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 52,624 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 32,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,999 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 29,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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X100 BCN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 X100 BCN, 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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X100 BCN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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