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SL03 ERX

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,493 mi
Last recorded64,493 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 ERX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle age related corrosion.

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 59,422 miles

Complete underside suspension components corroded and coated with wax oil

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

complete underside and all components covered in wax oil and underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,269 miles

all under vehicle and parts are coated in wax oil

Pass 30 Nov 2020 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 42,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,546 miles

All brake pipes coated with oily substance could not fully check

Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,137 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,758 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,054 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,539 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 29,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,446 miles

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

nearside rear foot brake slow on increase not excessive

slight brake bind nearside front on jacked position

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,634 miles

nearside rear foot brake slow on increase

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,334 miles

nearside rear foot brake slow on increase not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,455 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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SL03 ERX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL03 ERX, 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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What year was SL03 ERX registered?

SL03 ERX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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