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AJ03 XKV

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,279 mi
Last recorded139,279 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XKV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 139,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake flexy hose (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose castle nut split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked nut missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake flexy hose (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear trailing arm excessive corroided

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately brake flexy hose (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear trailing excessive corroided

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 137,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 5 Oct 2012 133,621 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 129,617 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 129,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 122,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 116,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,671 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight movement at mountings

Pass 20 Aug 2007 100,496 miles

steering rack has slight play at its mountings

Pass 1 Jun 2006 92,187 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 88,954 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 XKV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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