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Toyota Celica

Bronze · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S56 BFGMOT history

S56 BFG is a bronze petrol Toyota Celica first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,002 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 BFG
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
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 BFG was last recorded at 125,002 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,251 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,751 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,002 miles
  • 2024 – 123,251 miles
  • 2023 – 120,416 miles
  • 2022 – 118,115 miles
  • 2021 – 116,412 miles
  • 2020 – 115,075 miles
  • 2019 – 112,487 miles
  • 2018 – 110,311 miles
  • 2017 – 108,826 miles
  • 2016 – 107,736 miles
  • 2015 – 106,099 miles
  • 2014 – 103,635 miles
  • 2013 – 100,543 miles
  • 2012 – 98,827 miles
  • 2011 – 94,376 miles
  • 2010 – 79,386 miles
  • 2009 – 73,448 miles
  • 2008 – 69,706 miles
  • 2007 – 64,376 miles
  • 2006 – 54,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,002 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backplate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate missing
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,002 miles (+1,751)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,002 miles
    Test number
    901436435799
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  2. Pass123,251 miles (+2,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,251 miles
    Test number
    227174208814
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass120,416 miles (+2,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,416 miles
    Test number
    543970108838
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass118,115 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,115 miles
    Test number
    512954008651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,096 miles (+1,684)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,096 miles
    Test number
    614435749018
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,412 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,412 miles
    Test number
    413836672282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,075 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,075 miles
    Test number
    282091163657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,487 miles (+2,176)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,487 miles
    Test number
    710998538925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,311 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    390922021851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,826 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,826 miles
    Test number
    203277623923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,736 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,736 miles
    Test number
    524383214969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,099 miles
    Test number
    536515074811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,099 miles (+2,464)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,099 miles
    Test number
    297090665020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass103,635 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    206352524388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,543 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    349964323382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass98,827 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    335694432340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,806 miles (+4,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,806 miles
    Test number
    949441132359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass94,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,376 miles
    Test number
    778795821358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,376 miles (+29)8 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,376 miles
    Test number
    479841421442
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear disc worn

  20. Fail94,347 miles (+14,961)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    798617701349
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded

  21. Fail79,386 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    433355020120
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass79,386 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    434165020191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,448 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    951730129180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,706 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    150100978056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,679 miles (+3,303)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,679 miles
    Test number
    452694468028
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass64,376 miles (+9,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,376 miles
    Test number
    430377557090
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  27. Pass54,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    683192436095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 BFG

Does S56 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 BFG is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S56 BFG?
The MOT on S56 BFG is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 BFG done?
S56 BFG was recorded at 125,002 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has S56 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 BFG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S56 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 S56 BFG find?
S56 BFG passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake backplate corroded; offside front brake back plate missing, and 1 more.

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