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SJ03 OVA

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,249 mi
Last recorded123,249 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 OVA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 123,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,284 miles

under body and all suspension components have been repair covered in underseal for corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2018 120,191 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

under body and all suspension components have been repair covered in underseal for corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,842 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside full plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 117,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red offside and nearside (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside and nearside full plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 17 May 2016 111,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,131 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,978 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,105 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake noisy in operation

offside rear tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,306 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,508 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 70,580 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,228 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 50,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,606 miles

rear brakes noisy performance ok

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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SJ03 OVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SJ03 OVA, 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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SJ03 OVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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