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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T1 BULMOT history

T1 BUL is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 26 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,332 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 BUL was last recorded at 76,332 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2019: 72,242 miles, lower than 73,338 miles on 13 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,249 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,083 miles
Average per year
3,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,332 miles
  • 2025 – 75,249 miles
  • 2024 – 74,555 miles
  • 2023 – 74,172 miles
  • 2022 – 73,345 miles
  • 2021 – 72,887 miles
  • 2020 – 72,552 miles
  • 2019 – 72,242 miles
  • 2018 – 68,891 miles
  • 2017 – 59,348 miles
  • 2016 – 49,114 miles
  • 2015 – 43,033 miles
  • 2014 – 39,296 miles
  • 2013 – 35,546 miles
  • 2012 – 31,492 miles
  • 2011 – 27,265 miles
  • 2010 – 22,881 miles
  • 2009 – 21,275 miles
  • 2008 – 20,022 miles
  • 2007 – 17,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,332 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts inner sidewall, tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted limiting inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,332 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,332 miles
    Test number
    626033708418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts inner sidewall, tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail76,331 miles (+1,082)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,331 miles
    Test number
    926273031256
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts inner sidewall, tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass75,249 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    201083605595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass74,555 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,555 miles
    Test number
    280736840198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,172 miles (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    901669322543
    • AdvisoryEngine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

  6. Pass73,345 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,345 miles
    Test number
    879871566230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,887 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,887 miles
    Test number
    228829096938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,552 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    780657372720
    • AdvisoryEngine covers sill covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySlight damage to near side outer wheel rim

  9. Pass72,242 miles (-1,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    356648396581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted limiting inspection

  10. Fail73,338 miles (+4,447)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    987238250723
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted limiting inspection

  11. Pass68,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,891 miles
    Test number
    103742651814
    • AdvisorySill covers under trays and engine cover fitted limiting inspection

  12. Fail68,888 miles (+9,540)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,888 miles
    Test number
    660204041555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisorySill covers under trays and engine cover fitted limiting inspection

  13. Pass59,348 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    105124078992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,347 miles (+10,233)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    511244932078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass49,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    566424039588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded on inner edge
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  16. Fail49,114 miles (+6,081)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    323316370598
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded on inner edge
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  17. Pass43,033 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,033 miles
    Test number
    179959595098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,296 miles (+3,750)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,296 miles
    Test number
    207407004495
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage.

  19. Pass35,546 miles (+4,054)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,546 miles
    Test number
    756532023102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer sidewall

  20. Pass31,492 miles (+4,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    259515602186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,265 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,265 miles
    Test number
    217978911197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,881 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,881 miles
    Test number
    361551820126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,275 miles (+1,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    182675119152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass20,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,022 miles
    Test number
    161822878076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail20,014 miles (+2,744)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,014 miles
    Test number
    533602578063
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass17,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,270 miles
    Test number
    441567857054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 BUL

Does T1 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 BUL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 BUL?
The MOT on T1 BUL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 BUL done?
T1 BUL was recorded at 76,332 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,030 miles a year.
Has T1 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 BUL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T1 BUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T1 BUL find?
T1 BUL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts inner sidewall, tyre is 10 years old.; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall.; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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