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SG03 AVT

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 AVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 109,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 109,368 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal creeping to floor under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front crossmember coroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

accessory lead broken off battery terminal

offside wiper blade small split

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 103,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,012 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,009 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 95,092 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 95,092 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 88,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,015 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,980 miles

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

both rear brake disc's are slighty corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,357 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,100 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,205 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 27,161 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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SG03 AVT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG03 AVT, 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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What year was SG03 AVT registered?

SG03 AVT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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