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SK03 UDU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 126,574 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler neck (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 122,895 miles

Underfloor and brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Underfloor and brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 kg (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 119,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe, clamps not sealed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at door/ b pillar (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 kg (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 116,275 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 112,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 112,033 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,429 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 108,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,335 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 104,335 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 94,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 87,911 miles

advise rear discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,693 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 UDU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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