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RO03 OPU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 OPU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 120,782 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2019 120,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2018 114,499 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 114,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 106,670 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,471 miles

Nearside Front 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)

fuel cap not lockable

Fail 22 Apr 2016 96,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap not lockable

Pass 15 May 2015 86,071 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 86,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 85,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 85,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,352 miles

front numberplate damaged

handbrake lever has alot of travel

offside front and both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 72,352 miles

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

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

front numberplate damaged

handbrake lever has alot of travel

offside front and both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,589 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,272 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2011 69,272 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,081 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,081 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,387 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

rear exhaust baffles loose

Fail 18 Feb 2008 53,908 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,908 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,950 miles

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

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

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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RO03 OPU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RO03 OPU, 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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RO03 OPU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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