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AK03 CYV

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,656 mi
Last recorded168,656 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CYV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 168,656 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NUMBER PLATES WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

REAR TYRES SPLIT

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Sep 2021 165,800 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENT CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 159,984 miles

N/S/R DISC CORRODED

OIL LEAK

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 21 Oct 2019 159,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/R DISC CORRODED

OIL LEAK

UNDER SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 16 Oct 2018 153,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,781 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 205/45/17

Oil leak ()

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 145,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 205/45/17

Oil leak ()

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,527 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Fail 25 Oct 2016 137,527 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2015 128,877 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 128,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 119,036 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 118,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,729 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 98,729 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,594 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,631 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 72,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,970 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,970 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,218 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,218 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,590 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,287 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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AK03 CYV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK03 CYV, 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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AK03 CYV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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