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SC03 OAW

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,270 mi
Last recorded158,270 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 OAW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 158,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight brake bind at nearside front roadwheel

slightly reduced beam image from both front headlamps

strong smell of petrol at rear of car , possible fuel pipe or tank leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2016 157,901 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205x50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight brake bind at nearside front roadwheel

slightly reduced beam image from both front headlamps

strong smell of petrol at rear of car , possible fuel pipe or tank leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2015 143,887 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 143,887 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Apr 2014 129,770 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,130 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres wearing heavily on inside edges (205/50/16)

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside and outside edges (205/50/16)

Pass 7 Apr 2013 112,227 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 112,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,389 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 92,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,539 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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SC03 OAW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC03 OAW, 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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SC03 OAW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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