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SL53 LNA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,629 mi
Last recorded112,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LNA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,629 miles

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

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

nearside rear slight bind

offside wiper blade worn

outer body sills plastic covers

Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,629 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear slight bind

offside wiper blade worn

outer body sills plastic covers

Pass 27 Sep 2010 107,842 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 107,708 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills plastic coated

Fail 12 Oct 2009 96,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills plastic coated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,735 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 83,737 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,477 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 69,477 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,483 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 53,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 LNA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LNA, 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 SL53 LNA registered?

SL53 LNA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is SL53 LNA safe to buy?

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