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A18 JTF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,921 mi
Last recorded149,921 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JTF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 149,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,351 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 146,351 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 140,535 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,310 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,438 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 133,758 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 133,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 129,965 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 124,675 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 114,248 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 109,221 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 105,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,651 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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A18 JTF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 JTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 JTF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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