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SD03 YAU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,836 mi
Last recorded144,836 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 YAU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2018 144,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 144,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,851 miles

Front shocker gaitors split

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 134,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front shocker gaitors split

Pass 28 Jul 2016 125,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,621 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,368 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight lifting on tread edge

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,888 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 38,816 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,953 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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SD03 YAU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD03 YAU, 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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SD03 YAU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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