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SP03 OJZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,336 mi
Last recorded107,336 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 OJZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 107,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 107,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,780 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r body damage

Fail 28 Mar 2017 100,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r body damage

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,887 miles

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

n/s/r 1/4 damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,887 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r 1/4 damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,695 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,092 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,004 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 70,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,802 miles

nearside rear service brake effort slight low

Fail 31 Mar 2012 60,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

nearside rear service brake effort slight low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,099 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,068 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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SP03 OJZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP03 OJZ, 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 SP03 OJZ registered?

SP03 OJZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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