Toyota Celica
Bronze · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc
S42 BCDMOT history
S42 BCD is a bronze petrol Toyota Celica first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 152,945 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,409 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 BCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Celica
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 BCD was last recorded at 152,945 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Oct 2023: 127,364 miles, lower than 137,364 miles on 5 Oct 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 145,789 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,156 miles
- Average per year
- 5,409 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,945 miles
- 2025 – 145,789 miles
- 2024 – 141,478 miles
- 2023 – 127,364 miles
- 2022 – 133,343 miles
- 2021 – 129,995 miles
- 2020 – 126,734 miles
- 2019 – 121,883 miles
- 2018 – 113,495 miles
- 2017 – 105,958 miles
- 2016 – 100,055 miles
- 2015 – 94,214 miles
- 2014 – 88,814 miles
- 2013 – 82,362 miles
- 2012 – 74,195 miles
- 2011 – 66,665 miles
- 2010 – 62,485 miles
- 2009 – 57,718 miles
- 2008 – 54,092 miles
- 2007 – 49,908 miles
- 2006 – 44,717 miles
- 2005 – 38,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,945 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Plastic sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,945 miles (+7,156)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 152,945 miles
- Test number
- 636928623397
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,789 miles (+4,311)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 145,789 miles
- Test number
- 338941353405
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre section by join to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside in arches (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,478 miles (+14,114)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 141,478 miles
- Test number
- 441082553774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,364 miles (-10,000)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 127,364 miles
- Test number
- 262336388120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,364 miles (+4,021)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,364 miles
- Test number
- 446802035060
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box hold (8.2.1.1 (b))
Pass133,343 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 133,343 miles
- Test number
- 641964291970
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail133,342 miles (+3,347)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,342 miles
- Test number
- 288288819130
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured D bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,995 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,995 miles
- Test number
- 511005210173
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Fail129,994 miles (+3,260)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,994 miles
- Test number
- 219119709117
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass126,734 miles (+4,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 126,734 miles
- Test number
- 471696025547
- AdvisoryBrake pipes under sealed not allowing full inspection
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel arch at bottom becoming corroded
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass121,883 miles (+8,388)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,883 miles
- Test number
- 754519999435
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,495 miles (+7,537)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 113,495 miles
- Test number
- 536415285870
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to nearside rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to offside rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass105,958 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 105,958 miles
- Test number
- 180318189654
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak .
- AdvisoryExhaust all joints corroded but not leaking and all secure.
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box starting to deteriorate.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Fail105,958 miles (+5,903)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,958 miles
- Test number
- 240119505669
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak .
- AdvisoryExhaust all joints corroded but not leaking and all secure.
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box starting to deteriorate.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- 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)
Pass100,055 miles (+5,841)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,055 miles
- Test number
- 819115651021
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of inner sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repaired (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass94,214 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,214 miles
- Test number
- 612018364458
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills have light corrosion
- AdvisoryExhaust joints corroding
Fail94,214 miles (+5,400)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,214 miles
- Test number
- 453993980767
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner sills have light corrosion
- AdvisoryExhaust joints corroding
Pass88,814 miles (+6,452)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 88,814 miles
- Test number
- 596976544216
- AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes covered by plastic covers
- NoteSill covers
Pass82,362 miles (+8,167)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 82,362 miles
- Test number
- 487556023266
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteExhaust joint at rear box corroding away
Pass74,195 miles (+7,530)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 74,195 miles
- Test number
- 847733912211
- NoteFront discs corroded
Pass66,665 miles (+4,180)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 66,665 miles
- Test number
- 587038111253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,485 miles (+4,767)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 62,485 miles
- Test number
- 951578460106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,718 miles (+3,626)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,718 miles
- Test number
- 194995319271
- NoteExhaust front silencer joint with rear silencer section badly corroded.
Pass54,092 miles (+4,184)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 54,092 miles
- Test number
- 101829018204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,908 miles (+5,191)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,908 miles
- Test number
- 631858317222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,717 miles (+6,325)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 44,717 miles
- Test number
- 513809116264
- NoteN/s front tyre inner edge wear
Pass38,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 38,392 miles
- Test number
- 294203025281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S42 BCD
- Does S42 BCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 BCD is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S42 BCD?
- The MOT on S42 BCD is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S42 BCD done?
- S42 BCD was recorded at 152,945 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,409 miles a year.
- Has S42 BCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 BCD has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on S42 BCD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S42 BCD find?
- S42 BCD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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