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YF03 BOD

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,799 mi
Last recorded111,799 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BOD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 111,799 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested ref exhaust blow failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested both lamps dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure all rotten and inboard shoes not secure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in range of seat/belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure all rotten and inboard shoes not secure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

external sill covers fitted

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper has no rubber

Fail 17 Sep 2020 102,571 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper has no rubber

Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe around seam by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs each side of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres each side of car (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs each side of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long but brakes operational on roller test

underbody and pipes including brake pipes thickly undersealed

Fail 17 Sep 2019 98,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe around seam by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs each side of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres each side of car (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs each side of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long but brakes operational on roller test

underbody and pipes including brake pipes thickly undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,305 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension and rear components surface corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2018 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hardly any effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel little reserve (1.1.6 (d))

rear suspension and rear components surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,974 miles

Sill covers present

Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,974 miles

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

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

Sill covers present

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,094 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 86,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,005 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding/sticking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,995 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear brakes slightly binding/sticking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 58,768 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 51,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 45,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,659 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 16,492 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2006 16,492 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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YF03 BOD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF03 BOD, 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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YF03 BOD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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