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SB03 AVY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,652 mi
Last recorded127,652 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 AVY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2016 127,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,757 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 113,757 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 104,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,697 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 79,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,109 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,254 miles

advise brake clean out on front

Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise brake clean out on front

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,318 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,359 miles

all treads aprox 2 mm

front brakes slight rise and fall on effort

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,998 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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SB03 AVY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB03 AVY, 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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SB03 AVY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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