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S70 NJM

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,808 mi
Last recorded121,808 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 NJM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 121,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 117,223 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 117,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper hinge bolt missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,775 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 107,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 95,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,660 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 86,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 82,174 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 14 Jun 2013 77,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,963 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,403 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 10 Jun 2009 49,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,906 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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S70 NJM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S70 NJM, 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 S70 NJM registered?

S70 NJM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is S70 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 NJM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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