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G9 SYK

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

230,946 mi
Last recorded230,946 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SYK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 230,946 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-body of vehicle heavily covered in under-seal

Fail 26 Feb 2025 230,941 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill has corroded resulting in a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill has corroded resulting in a hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Bootlid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody Undersealed

Underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2025 230,937 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Bootlid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody Undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2024 230,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (Both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2024 230,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (Both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2023 229,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under body covered in under seal

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 122,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 111,434 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,122 miles

rear brake pads low

rear brakes binding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 93,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,999 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,550 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 86,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,432 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,865 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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G9 SYK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G9 SYK, 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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G9 SYK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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