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SO03 TPZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,205 mi
Last recorded143,205 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 TPZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 143,205 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 142,901 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 138,693 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

screen marked but doesn't affect drivers view

Fail 17 Feb 2018 138,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad steel to steel (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath in places (6.1.B.2)

screen marked but doesn't affect drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,805 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front windscreen scraches

Pass 2 Mar 2016 130,498 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,495 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 122,438 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,291 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,523 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surface.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,188 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 50,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,667 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 TPZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

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

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