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AV03 LPA

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,092 mi
Last recorded128,092 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 LPA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2018 128,092 miles

Emissions not tested due too exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion all under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 205\50\16 v

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

all four tires perished in tread 205\50\16 v

engine management light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 111,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,368 miles

Both rear tyres at 2mm and cracking

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front inner brake discs pitted

engine lamp on

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,643 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,449 miles

rear discs corroded and front discs corroded inner

Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,759 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 19 Mar 2007 39,887 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 39,884 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,860 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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AV03 LPA 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 85.7%.

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 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 AV03 LPA, 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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AV03 LPA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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