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RN52 RXC

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,311 mi
Last recorded133,311 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 RXC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 130,090 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut to inner wall but not to cords

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,085 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)

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

rear brake disc worn

windscreen stone chiped

Fail 6 Oct 2011 124,084 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

rear brake disc worn

windscreen stone chiped

Fail 23 Sep 2010 116,728 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre,outer sidewall cut

slight corrosion to o/s & n/s rear discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 116,728 miles

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

o/s/r tyre,outer sidewall cut

slight corrosion to o/s & n/s rear discs

Pass 1 Oct 2009 104,103 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 104,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 97,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,857 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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RN52 RXC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc 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 RN52 RXC, 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 RN52 RXC registered?

RN52 RXC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is RN52 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 RXC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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