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SB53 SWW

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SWW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,929 miles

Offside wiper poor condition.emissions just met limit

Fail 27 Oct 2017 112,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper poor condition.emissions just met limit

Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment found (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment found (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 105,010 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 96,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,887 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,275 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 68,696 miles

nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall

Fail 20 May 2011 68,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre has damage on sidewall

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 63,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 56,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 SWW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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