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SH03 PHZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,929 mi
Last recorded139,929 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 PHZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 139,929 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Underbody corrosion front to rear

Pass 12 Apr 2022 138,371 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 138,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill./wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 134,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front inner sill and floor corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front floor and inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

plastic sill trims fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 8 Mar 2021 134,888 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front inner sill and floor corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front floor and inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

plastic sill trims fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 25 Feb 2020 127,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,917 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 107,914 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 106,046 miles

Offside Front and both rear main brake pipes coated in grease at ends restricting inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin inside edge

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,102 miles

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

both rear main brake pipes coated in grease restricting inspection

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2017 99,042 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear main brake pipes coated in grease restricting inspection

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,664 miles

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

both rear main brake pipes coated in grease restricting inspection

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 92,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear main brake pipes coated in grease restricting inspection

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2014 79,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 75,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing very close to legal limit

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 70,322 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 66,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 61,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 53,767 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 53,767 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 46,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 32,484 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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SH03 PHZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH03 PHZ, 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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SH03 PHZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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