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SE03 GXA

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,391 mi
Last recorded172,391 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 GXA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 172,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit back box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on discs.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 172,391 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on discs.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 151,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 151,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,601 miles

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

lateral play in park brake lever (suspect worn pivot pin)

offside rear tyre 3mm

wear/ light scoring and discolouration to front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,822 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,019 miles

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

o/s front tyre on 2mm wear marks.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,237 miles

n/s front tyre on 2mm wear marks.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,980 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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SE03 GXA 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SE03 GXA, 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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SE03 GXA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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