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G461 CLK

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,760 mi
Last recorded127,760 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG461 CLK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 127,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 127,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,060 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,975 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 125,975 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 120,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 116,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 114,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 114,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 111,384 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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G461 CLK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G461 CLK, 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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G461 CLK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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