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SP53 NHA

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,482 mi
Last recorded159,482 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NHA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 159,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 159,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 147,526 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has hole not pass emissions (7.3.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 135,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 122,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 122,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,928 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 106,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,622 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,621 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 76,639 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,391 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 63,391 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,636 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,178 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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SP53 NHA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP53 NHA, 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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SP53 NHA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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