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SO03 JVH

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 JVH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,987 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Brake pipes corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,761 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,661 miles

Due to vehicle being stood surface corrosion to both front + rear brake discs

N/s wiper split at end

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly + nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,661 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Due to vehicle being stood surface corrosion to both front + rear brake discs

N/s wiper split at end

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly + nearside (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,787 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,577 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,292 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,786 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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SO03 JVH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO03 JVH, 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 SO03 JVH registered?

SO03 JVH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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