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SA03 AKC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,244 mi
Last recorded118,244 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 AKC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 118,244 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills at repair sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms on vehcile (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,817 miles

sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,817 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,432 miles

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

front subframe heavily corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted leaking (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 110,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,625 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 62,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 54,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,605 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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SA03 AKC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SA03 AKC, 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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SA03 AKC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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