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SJ53 VJA

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 VJA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,424 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All suspension components are very corroded

Both outer sill covers may be covering extensive corrosion

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust cat is cracked

Underside of vehicle is very corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Some corrosion nearside and offside sills toward rear

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 115,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 105,300 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 95,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 71,990 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 71,990 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,885 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,186 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 44,595 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2007 44,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,503 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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SJ53 VJA 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 72.2%.

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 SJ53 VJA, 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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SJ53 VJA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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