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AO03 HKE

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,608 mi
Last recorded124,608 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 124,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

nearside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,171 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All under Boby starting to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,258 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake & suspension components corroded

headlamp aim border-line pass

tyres have cuts

under-body corroded all over

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,254 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake & suspension components corroded

headlamp aim border-line pass

tyres have cuts

under-body corroded all over

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

petrol cap flap damaged

springs corroded

under-body corroded in various locations

Fail 2 Nov 2017 115,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

petrol cap flap damaged

springs corroded

under-body corroded in various locations

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,571 miles

engine mangement light on.

front cross member corroded and holed.

o/s/r light cluster broken.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 164,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 164,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 142,633 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 125,301 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 100,694 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 100,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 76,431 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,718 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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AO03 HKE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO03 HKE, 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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AO03 HKE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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