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SM03 OHR

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,733 mi
Last recorded122,733 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OHR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 122,733 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,042 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres becoming low

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,679 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 111,668 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,468 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 108,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 107,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 107,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 101,292 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate damaged

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

oil [3 litres] and water topped up before test

tyre pressures need checked

Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate damaged

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside and offside front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

oil [3 litres] and water topped up before test

tyre pressures need checked

Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,693 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,693 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2009 69,587 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,587 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

offside rear tyre soft

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,115 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2007 47,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,449 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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SM03 OHR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM03 OHR, 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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SM03 OHR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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