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AV03 NMY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,935 mi
Last recorded144,935 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 144,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner sill areas corroding nearside and offside

Pass 17 Jul 2017 135,171 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 128,718 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,416 miles

Both o/s and n/s front shock absorber rubber dust covers split and perished

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 117,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 94,054 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,195 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CORRODING.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 69,195 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CORRODING.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,265 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 52,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 33,562 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 33,559 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 NMY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AV03 NMY, 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 NMY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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