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SJ03 OVE

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 OVE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 103,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,798 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,378 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,363 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,295 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,884 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 53,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 53,982 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 46,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2010 39,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,698 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 30,698 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 20,979 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres close to BORDER LINE on centre of treads

n/s/rear tyre has screw in tread

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 OVE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ03 OVE, 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 OVE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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