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2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,967 mi
Last recorded89,967 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UNK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 89,967 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 89,967 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire shield for fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 81,115 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 75,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,146 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,431 miles

Exhaust backbox has slight blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

general underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,202 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,152 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 57,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,175 miles

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

OSR brake disc warped

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,175 miles

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

OSR brake disc warped

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,793 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,403 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,434 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 27,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 21,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,745 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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VA52 UNK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VA52 UNK, 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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VA52 UNK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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