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SG03 BVL

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 BVL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 125,369 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 118,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear caliper damp with brake fluid

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,863 miles

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

all 4 brake discs badly corroded and pitted

n/s rear tyre out of shape

o/s front tyre wearing bald on edges-205/45R17

Fail 13 Apr 2013 91,814 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all 4 brake discs badly corroded and pitted

n/s rear tyre out of shape

o/s front tyre wearing bald on edges-205/45R17

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,812 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front,nearside rear and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,577 miles

Both rear tyres mis-shaped,worn unevenly on inside edges

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 63,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 46,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,550 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,428 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 34,426 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 28,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

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 BVL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 SG03 BVL, 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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SG03 BVL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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