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Toyota Celica

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S37 BFGMOT history

S37 BFG is a red petrol Toyota Celica first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
147,747 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 BFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 BFG was last recorded at 147,747 miles on 24 May 2024, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,045 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
5,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,747 miles
  • 2023 – 145,045 miles
  • 2022 – 139,923 miles
  • 2020 – 131,417 miles
  • 2019 – 120,338 miles
  • 2018 – 117,872 miles
  • 2017 – 116,847 miles
  • 2016 – 110,179 miles
  • 2015 – 104,707 miles
  • 2014 – 95,166 miles
  • 2013 – 86,225 miles
  • 2012 – 78,274 miles
  • 2011 – 74,094 miles
  • 2010 – 71,814 miles
  • 2009 – 68,866 miles
  • 2007 – 65,100 miles
  • 2006 – 57,717 miles
  • 2005 – 52,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,747 miles (+2,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,747 miles
    Test number
    229415248870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,045 miles (+5,122)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,045 miles
    Test number
    441795479499
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,923 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,923 miles
    Test number
    563757639483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail139,923 miles (+3)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,923 miles
    Test number
    452953800420
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail139,920 miles (+8,503)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,920 miles
    Test number
    710392119775
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass131,417 miles (+11,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    169497517814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box slight blow
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass120,338 miles (+17)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    775194553592
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack minor leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded advise changing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded advise changing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield missing,
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bushes gone soft

  8. Fail120,321 miles (+2,449)3 major1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,321 miles
    Test number
    325551375774
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack minor leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded advise changing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly corroded advise changing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield missing,
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bushes gone soft

  9. Pass117,872 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    933505460500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,847 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,847 miles
    Test number
    762406862760
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail116,832 miles (+6,653)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    386088132940
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass110,179 miles (+5,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,179 miles
    Test number
    903158674036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass104,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    986342195078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail104,707 miles (+9,541)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    136971595499
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass95,166 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,166 miles
    Test number
    266371494042
    • NoteExhust is corroed

  16. Fail95,166 miles (+8,941)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,166 miles
    Test number
    305231394073
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteExhust is corroed

  17. Pass86,225 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,225 miles
    Test number
    385552893011
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail78,274 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    175473792074
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass78,274 miles (+4,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    197273892091
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass74,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    395280791040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail74,094 miles (+2,280)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    576480691059
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass71,814 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    104083480042
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail71,814 miles (+2,948)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,814 miles
    Test number
    871713080065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass68,866 miles (+3,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    793893989069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass65,100 miles (+7,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    191476847102
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,717 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,717 miles
    Test number
    250014326436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    52,254 miles
    Test number
    904919025249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 BFG

Does S37 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S37 BFG expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S37 BFG?
The MOT on S37 BFG expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S37 BFG done?
S37 BFG was recorded at 147,747 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
Has S37 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 BFG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S37 BFG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S37 BFG find?
S37 BFG passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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