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SK03 OEL

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,227 mi
Last recorded89,227 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 OEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,227 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2017 89,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML illuminated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Covers fitted to sills obscuring inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MIL light on

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

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

brake backing plates starting to corrode

Fail 29 Aug 2016 83,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MIL light on

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

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

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

brake backing plates starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 80,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,358 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 65,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,055 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,055 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,329 miles

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

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

corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,324 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

battery slightly insecure

corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

some corrosion on fuel tank and pipes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,355 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded and badly pitted

front brake pads worn suspect to or below limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,754 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroded on mot limit

nearside and offside lower part of windscreen chipped

nearside front tyre warped

possible front brake pad wearing thin

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,965 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded on mot limit

Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,965 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded on mot limit

Fail 2 Oct 2007 46,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,811 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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SK03 OEL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SK03 OEL, 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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SK03 OEL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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