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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

T720 BUAMOT history

T720 BUA is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2023
Mileage
198,520 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T720 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T720 BUA was last recorded at 198,520 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 1,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,693 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,827 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,520 miles
  • 2022 – 196,693 miles
  • 2021 – 192,410 miles
  • 2020 – 188,968 miles
  • 2019 – 182,648 miles
  • 2018 – 177,106 miles
  • 2017 – 171,758 miles
  • 2016 – 166,615 miles
  • 2015 – 163,533 miles
  • 2014 – 158,162 miles
  • 2013 – 153,729 miles
  • 2012 – 152,028 miles
  • 2011 – 149,843 miles
  • 2010 – 146,445 miles
  • 2009 – 144,200 miles
  • 2008 – 140,371 miles
  • 2007 – 136,951 miles
  • 2006 – 131,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail198,520 miles
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise to clean and wax oil to preserve the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail198,520 miles (+1,827)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,520 miles
    Test number
    718785026237
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise to clean and wax oil to preserve the vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass196,693 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    196,693 miles
    Test number
    907284878454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail196,685 miles (+4,275)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,685 miles
    Test number
    195674343190
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,410 miles (+3,442)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    192,410 miles
    Test number
    582947636237
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Twisted & Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass188,968 miles (+6,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    188,968 miles
    Test number
    735806125926
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner/outer sills

  6. Pass182,648 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    182,648 miles
    Test number
    510400586681
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass177,106 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    177,106 miles
    Test number
    916330328823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail177,099 miles (+5,341)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,099 miles
    Test number
    237485556492
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass171,758 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    171,758 miles
    Test number
    722096488583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,646 miles (+5,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,646 miles
    Test number
    550486211987
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass166,615 miles (+3,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    166,615 miles
    Test number
    381987477178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded

  12. Pass163,533 miles (+5,371)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    163,533 miles
    Test number
    975149615023
    • NoteRestricted vision to various brake pipes

  13. Pass158,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    158,162 miles
    Test number
    247900124029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail158,162 miles (+4,433)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,162 miles
    Test number
    956255214054
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass153,729 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    153,729 miles
    Test number
    668749003069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail153,728 miles (+1,700)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,728 miles
    Test number
    888188803077
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass152,028 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    455513812068
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside outer c/v joint gaitor twisted

  18. Fail152,028 miles (+2,185)4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    856573912062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside outer c/v joint gaitor twisted

  19. Pass149,843 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    149,843 miles
    Test number
    417980221035
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteUnable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

  20. Fail149,831 miles (+3,386)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,831 miles
    Test number
    937997011068
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteUnable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

  21. Pass146,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    146,445 miles
    Test number
    902789610086
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail146,445 miles (+2,245)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,445 miles
    Test number
    944199610049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass144,200 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    461331869069
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Fail144,122 miles (+3,751)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,122 miles
    Test number
    261277949038
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass140,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    140,371 miles
    Test number
    231127578011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail140,371 miles (+3,420)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,371 miles
    Test number
    914227478059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  27. Pass136,951 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    136,951 miles
    Test number
    461720307181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass131,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    131,090 miles
    Test number
    124800406188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail131,090 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,090 miles
    Test number
    972650706176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T720 BUA

Does T720 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T720 BUA expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T720 BUA?
The MOT on T720 BUA expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T720 BUA done?
T720 BUA was recorded at 198,520 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has T720 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T720 BUA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T720 BUA 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 T720 BUA find?
T720 BUA failed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: offside vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair, and 1 more.

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