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V866 RJO

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,598 mi
Last recorded107,598 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 RJO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 107,598 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 106,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 103,326 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,687 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,893 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,857 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 93,857 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on at time of test

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded on friction surface area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Various steering and suspension components starting to corrode

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,653 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 91,652 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

brake pads all round getting low

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,322 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2008 78,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,167 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,046 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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V866 RJO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,972cc 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 V866 RJO, 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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V866 RJO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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