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AF03 PXJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,136 mi
Last recorded157,136 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 157,136 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both inner sills heay under seal

Fail 26 Jul 2023 157,134 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

EML on

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 1 Aug 2022 147,254 miles

Rear of inner sills and rear suspension mounting prescribed areas coated in underseal

Fail 25 Jul 2022 147,208 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of inner sills and rear suspension mounting prescribed areas coated in underseal

Pass 28 Nov 2020 146,820 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 146,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,084 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 138,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,487 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 110,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,497 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,219 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,188 miles

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2010 59,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both number plates slightly deteriorated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake disc inner surface heavily pitted and only just acceptable - recommend attention

Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,074 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet safe catch stiff

Front number plate poor

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre 2.3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 44,678 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.2MM OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.2MM

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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AF03 PXJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF03 PXJ, 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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AF03 PXJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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