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SL53 HHB

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,835 mi
Last recorded83,835 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HHB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine light illuminated

Fail 15 Oct 2016 83,831 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front seatbelt frayed

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine light illuminated

Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,830 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high stalls when cooling fan starts (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

o/s/f seat belt frayed

unable to test rear seat belts due to seats folded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,104 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 73,104 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear wiper does not clear screen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from off side drive shaft seal on gearbox

rear discs a bit corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,435 miles

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,062 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 33,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,588 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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SL53 HHB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL53 HHB, 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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SL53 HHB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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