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SO52 PJV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 PJV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,068 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill, rearward (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 112,053 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cill rearward (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust has pinhole (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill, rearward (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,583 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 100,577 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,025 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,615 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 65,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,274 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,886 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,129 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 37,129 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,219 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SO52 PJV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO52 PJV, 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 SO52 PJV registered?

SO52 PJV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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