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VE52 JLV

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,840 mi
Last recorded145,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 JLV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 145,840 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 145,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 122,254 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 94,319 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 94,078 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 83,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 83,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,057 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 63,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 44,054 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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VE52 JLV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE52 JLV, 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 VE52 JLV registered?

VE52 JLV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is VE52 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 JLV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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