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SJ03 YMF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YMF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 124,799 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 124,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,321 miles

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

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking fluid leak from brake hose union at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking fluid leak at brake hoes union at caliper. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bot rear back plates corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 144,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Jul 2014 107,198 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Jul 2013 100,596 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,470 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,865 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 153,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,967 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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SJ03 YMF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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