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SL53 NGO

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,823 mi
Last recorded152,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 152,823 miles

Rear wiper rubber split

underbody - rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,074 miles

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

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)

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

eml on dash showing fault

underbody rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2017 139,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly clipped (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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)

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

eml on dash showing fault

underbody rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,710 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 128,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working all offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 122,819 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 122,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside rear brake pads badly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding

rear disc heat shields corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 115,560 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

rear disc heat shields corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,392 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 109,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,880 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,211 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 NGO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NGO, 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 NGO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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