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SB53 JOA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,916 mi
Last recorded97,916 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 JOA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,916 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,304 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 93,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,333 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 88,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,558 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 84,558 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 81,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under tray insecure

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Ns plate lamp intermittent

Ns wiper contacting vehicle body

Osf tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 81,205 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under tray insecure

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Ns plate lamp intermittent

Ns wiper contacting vehicle body

Osf tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,912 miles

all four brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2012 76,912 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,948 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

offside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

offside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,046 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,046 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,104 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SB53 JOA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB53 JOA, 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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SB53 JOA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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