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AO03 VRN

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,308 mi
Last recorded127,308 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,308 miles

all brake discs corroding

front tyres wearing low

n/s/f fog lamp not working and corroding

number plates deteriorating

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,371 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 109,371 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,431 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 92,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

crack on front numberplate.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

crack on front numberplate.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 89,563 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,562 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked and rear is slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,605 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,125 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,933 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,711 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 VRN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO03 VRN, 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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What year was AO03 VRN registered?

AO03 VRN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is AO03 VRN safe to buy?

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