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SR03 OPA

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,192 mi
Last recorded171,192 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 OPA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2021 171,192 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sills holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill covers restricting full inspection of outer sills

Near side and off side front strut top mounting areas corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 159,588 miles

both outer sills covered making inspection difficult

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2020 159,588 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills covered making inspection difficult

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 148,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front To Rear Brake Pipe At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Front To Rear Brake Pipe At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sills Covered Making Inspection Difficult

Fail 17 Sep 2019 148,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front To Rear Brake Pipe At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Front To Rear Brake Pipe At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sills Covered Making Inspection Difficult

Pass 30 Aug 2018 137,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front trackrod boot slight damaged

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 137,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front trackrod boot slight damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,738 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2ml (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 109,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2ml (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,728 miles

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

Nearside Front battery not fully clamped down in position

Nearside Front tyre cracking through tread channels and tyre walls

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

Offside Front tyre cracking through tread channels and tyre walls

corrosion showing underside of body

Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,720 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front tyres not fully inspected due to brake bind

Front wheel bearings not fully inspected due to brake bind

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

Nearside Front battery not fully clamped down in position

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

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

Rear tyres not fully inspected due to brake bind

Rear wheel bearings not fully inspected due to brake bind

corrosion showing underside of body

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,736 miles

3mm tread on edge offside rear tyre

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

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

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

corrosion starting on fuel tank and filler pipes

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,718 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,004 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,005 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 May 2007 54,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

inner face rear brake discs becoming corroded

possible front brake pads nearing wear limit

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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SR03 OPA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SR03 OPA, 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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SR03 OPA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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