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S26 NJG

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,933 mi
Last recorded136,933 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 NJG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,933 miles

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure arch cover ()

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 136,914 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure arch cover ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backing plates rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backing plates rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s head light top mount bracket broken

o/s/r under sill surfaces rust

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backing plates rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and backing plates rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s head light top mount bracket broken

o/s/r under sill surfaces rust

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,984 miles

handbrake lever travel

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front shocker slight leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 121,976 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at joint split and broken (7.1.2)

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

handbrake lever travel

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside front shocker slight leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,261 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,367 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 84,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,577 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 28 Mar 2009 47,378 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,083 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 25,083 miles

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)

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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S26 NJG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S26 NJG, 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 S26 NJG registered?

S26 NJG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is S26 NJG safe to buy?

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