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AJ03 VLB

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,915 mi
Last recorded150,915 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VLB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 150,915 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 146,365 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 146,352 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 130,761 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 130,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 111,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,150 miles

E.C.U LAMP ON

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,473 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner edge

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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AJ03 VLB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ03 VLB, 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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AJ03 VLB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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