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AV53 JVX

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,512 mi
Last recorded155,512 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 155,512 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Nov 2017 148,591 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 148,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 141,872 miles

All Valve Stems starting to split

Fail 16 Nov 2016 141,872 miles

All Valve Stems starting to split

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 141,803 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked in middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Imbalance only just met requirements

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished and split (4.1.D.1e)

engine MIL light on display

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake travel becoming excessive

offside rear parking brake has uneven application

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2015 128,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 119,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 114,050 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,456 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,740 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 78,625 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre on 2mm and slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside front on 1.6mm

Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 64,152 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 50,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,764 miles

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,241 miles

slight distortion on both front brake discs

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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AV53 JVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV53 JVX, 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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AV53 JVX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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