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AV03 MMA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,050 mi
Last recorded125,050 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 MMA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 125,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 113,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 97,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 97,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,993 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,991 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 65,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,080 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,923 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,128 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,047 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MMA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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