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RL03 UFX

2003 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UFX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 136,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 133,682 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre wall has slight cut

various suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 133,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brake pad wearing low

nearside rear tyre wall has slight cut

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 129,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 129,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

check engine light on

exhaust manifold sounds like it is blowing on accelaration

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,847 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 94,558 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,558 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,695 miles

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

damage to inner sidewall on osr tyre but does not reach cords

Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,588 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate coming off on one side

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jul 2007 78,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate coming off on one side

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,527 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 UFX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RL03 UFX, 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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RL03 UFX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL03 UFX safe to buy?

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