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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,762 cc

S95 SBUMOT history

S95 SBU is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2025
Mileage
160,765 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S95 SBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S95 SBU was last recorded at 160,765 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 2,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,238 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,527 miles
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,765 miles
  • 2024 – 158,238 miles
  • 2023 – 153,509 miles
  • 2022 – 148,739 miles
  • 2021 – 145,480 miles
  • 2020 – 141,936 miles
  • 2019 – 139,266 miles
  • 2018 – 134,843 miles
  • 2017 – 127,068 miles
  • 2016 – 123,526 miles
  • 2015 – 119,552 miles
  • 2014 – 118,309 miles
  • 2013 – 115,985 miles
  • 2012 – 113,441 miles
  • 2011 – 110,366 miles
  • 2009 – 103,819 miles
  • 2008 – 89,755 miles
  • 2007 – 80,292 miles
  • 2006 – 71,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,765 miles
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside between suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at side of front suspension arm rear bush. Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush bracket rotten away (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside and components generally corroded

What MOT failures 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,765 miles (+2,527)7 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,765 miles
    Test number
    313160258935
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside between suspension arm mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at side of front suspension arm rear bush. Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush bracket rotten away (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components generally corroded

  2. Pass158,238 miles (+4,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,238 miles
    Test number
    246748907238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,509 miles (+4,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,509 miles
    Test number
    145758917728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass148,739 miles (+3,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,739 miles
    Test number
    153566023502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass145,480 miles (+3,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,480 miles
    Test number
    364572380877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,936 miles (+2,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,936 miles
    Test number
    879230121159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,266 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,266 miles
    Test number
    262555463251
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail139,192 miles (+4,349)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,192 miles
    Test number
    573580461818
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass134,843 miles (+1,160)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,843 miles
    Test number
    203954501452
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail133,683 miles (+6,615)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    317334114757
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front restricted movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,068 miles (+3,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,068 miles
    Test number
    437519475740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  12. Pass123,526 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,526 miles
    Test number
    855044537120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,522 miles (+3,970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    966458048989
    • FailureRear Lower Brake pipe leaking Near fuel tank (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass119,552 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    136075942096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,309 miles (+2,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    118,309 miles
    Test number
    129447364248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside rear disc slightly corroded

  16. Pass115,985 miles (+2,544)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,985 miles
    Test number
    396440283209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  17. Pass113,441 miles (+3,075)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,441 miles
    Test number
    146232482266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn uneven

  18. Pass110,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,366 miles
    Test number
    628157271250
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail110,366 miles (+6,547)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,366 miles
    Test number
    428457071266
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass103,819 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    243155449348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,736 miles (+8,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    482217889036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail89,755 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    151775978453
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass89,755 miles (+9,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,755 miles
    Test number
    931355278078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass80,292 miles (+8,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,292 miles
    Test number
    130109867061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass71,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    921014986013
    • NoteFront discs starting to score on the inside

Questions about S95 SBU

Does S95 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S95 SBU expired on 12 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S95 SBU?
The MOT on S95 SBU expired on 12 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S95 SBU done?
S95 SBU was recorded at 160,765 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has S95 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S95 SBU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S95 SBU 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 S95 SBU find?
S95 SBU failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside between suspension arm mounting points; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at side of front suspension arm rear bush. marked in yellow; nearside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush bracket rotten away, and 18 more.

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