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G598 TBD

2003 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,616 mi
Last recorded205,616 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 TBD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 205,616 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 205,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 201,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cambelt covers missing

hydraulic handbrake fitted. disconnected at time of test.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 201,032 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cambelt covers missing

hydraulic handbrake fitted. disconnected at time of test.

offside rear brake hose unclipped. not fouling on vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2007 187,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

timing belt covers missing

Fail 25 Oct 2007 186,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

blow at maximum from front exhaust

timing belt covers missing

Pass 30 Oct 2006 170,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 159,517 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 159,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake hoses held in place by cable ties

little suspension movement

long brake travel

o/s/r brake disc rusty

underbody rusty in places

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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G598 TBD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G598 TBD, 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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G598 TBD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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