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VE03 UOH

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 UOH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,643 miles

suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,025 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 96,025 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 May 2017 112,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 112,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,050 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,050 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,078 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 109,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,756 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 87,756 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 62,902 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,987 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,730 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 60,730 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads low

nail in o/s + n/s rear tyres

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,284 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)

n/s/f tyre has several cuts in sidewall but not showing any cords.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 38,737 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 UOH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VE03 UOH, 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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VE03 UOH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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