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SA03 AOV

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,324 mi
Last recorded120,324 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 AOV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,324 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,240 miles

Coolant level low.

Front wipers are worn.

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

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

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

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

Oil level low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 109,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Coolant level low.

Front wipers are worn.

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

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

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

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

Oil level low.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 83,362 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm.

Oil level is low.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,687 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,687 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear wiper blade is torn.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,920 miles

Front wiper blades are worn.

Long parking brake travel.

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f brake disc is heavily grooved.

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,294 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 AOV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOV, 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 AOV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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