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Toyota Celica

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

T44 BYRMOT history

T44 BYR is a grey petrol Toyota Celica first used on 5 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
162,212 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 BYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 BYR was last recorded at 162,212 miles on 22 May 2026, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2022: 157,033 miles, lower than 158,868 miles on 25 May 2021.

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
161,694 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
5,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,212 miles
  • 2025 – 161,694 miles
  • 2024 – 160,963 miles
  • 2023 – 158,957 miles
  • 2022 – 157,033 miles
  • 2021 – 158,868 miles
  • 2020 – 154,251 miles
  • 2018 – 149,333 miles
  • 2017 – 143,752 miles
  • 2016 – 140,834 miles
  • 2015 – 136,981 miles
  • 2013 – 128,892 miles
  • 2012 – 113,891 miles
  • 2011 – 103,321 miles
  • 2009 – 90,592 miles
  • 2008 – 81,619 miles
  • 2007 – 77,034 miles
  • 2006 – 69,659 miles
  • 2005 – 49,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,212 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,212 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,212 miles
    Test number
    777504837918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,694 miles (+731)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,694 miles
    Test number
    308887508346
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body crodded

  3. Pass160,963 miles (+2,006)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    160,963 miles
    Test number
    981832050949
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass158,957 miles (+1,924)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,957 miles
    Test number
    184121825453
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,033 miles
    Test number
    918812509249
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORROSION (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail157,033 miles (-1,835)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,033 miles
    Test number
    481764136550
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CORROSION (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,868 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    158,868 miles
    Test number
    760478646545
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear underside body/suspension/brake components corroded

  8. Fail158,868 miles (+4,617)5 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,868 miles
    Test number
    518221283565
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear underside body/suspension/brake components corroded

  9. Pass154,251 miles (+4,918)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    154,251 miles
    Test number
    795966129952
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass149,333 miles (+5,581)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,333 miles
    Test number
    385299865139
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass143,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,752 miles
    Test number
    809733468253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail143,752 miles (+2,918)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,752 miles
    Test number
    778393178591
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass140,834 miles (+3,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,834 miles
    Test number
    878764656207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass136,981 miles (+8,089)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,981 miles
    Test number
    389090335035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteVarious underbody components corroded

  15. Pass128,892 miles (+6,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    898044153316
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass122,134 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,134 miles
    Test number
    486530553092
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail122,107 miles (+8,216)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,107 miles
    Test number
    347189243009
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass113,891 miles (+10,570)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,891 miles
    Test number
    585126842074
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair

  19. Pass103,321 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    575632541044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,271 miles (+12,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,271 miles
    Test number
    126821841496
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass90,592 miles (+8,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,592 miles
    Test number
    380701739329
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass81,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    381251798466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,619 miles (+4,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,619 miles
    Test number
    180441698203
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass77,034 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,034 miles
    Test number
    741133207329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,659 miles (+19,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    261464306385
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

  26. Pass49,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    49,972 miles
    Test number
    531777375274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 BYR

Does T44 BYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 BYR is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 BYR?
The MOT on T44 BYR is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 BYR done?
T44 BYR was recorded at 162,212 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,441 miles a year.
Has T44 BYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 BYR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T44 BYR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T44 BYR find?
T44 BYR passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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