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VE03 UOA

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 UOA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,820 miles

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2019 129,820 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,424 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 114,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,451 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 100,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,412 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 80,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 71,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 68,623 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,563 miles

2 rear tyre treads are distorted on inner edges

front and rear brake discs are pitted on inner face

Pass 18 May 2011 58,717 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted on inner face.

slight distortion on 2 rear tyre treads.

Pass 12 May 2010 53,414 miles

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel..

Pass 13 May 2009 48,103 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,027 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 34,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 24,141 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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VE03 UOA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE03 UOA, 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 VE03 UOA registered?

VE03 UOA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VE03 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 UOA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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