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S28 CLA

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,469 mi
Last recorded168,469 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 CLA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 168,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 157,378 miles

Boot unable to stay up unaided

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Travel on foot brake

Fail 20 Jan 2016 157,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Boot unable to stay up unaided

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Travel on foot brake

Pass 22 Jan 2015 144,840 miles

O/s/r brake binding slightly. Brake performance ok.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 131,423 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroded at exposed ends

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded at exposed ends

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,340 miles

Centre and Rear exhaust heat shields loose

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

Front shocker dust covers split both sides

Front tyres 55 profile, Rear tyres 50 profile

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,681 miles

Heat sheild loose on exhaust

Pass 22 Jan 2009 59,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,682 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)

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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S28 CLA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S28 CLA, 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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S28 CLA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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