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RL03 GUF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,582 mi
Last recorded165,582 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 GUF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 165,582 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 157,044 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear cut in inner edge of sidewall

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all road wheels slightly buckled

front brake discs worn

rear discs pitted and worn

wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Dec 2015 147,952 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 147,952 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 139,329 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 139,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 129,802 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,270 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 118,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 104,552 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,075 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 72,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,850 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly out of shape

cut on inner side wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,732 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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RL03 GUF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL03 GUF, 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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What year was RL03 GUF registered?

RL03 GUF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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