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VE52 SVR

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

219,691 mi
Last recorded219,691 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 SVR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 219,691 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST SMOKE OVERLOADING E.G. A. (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BONNET SAFETY CATCH STICKY

BOTH FRONT & N/S REAR TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

COOLANT STAIN N/S OF RADIATOR AREA

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW, TOPPED UP WITH CUSTOMERS OIL , ENGINE BURNING OIL

N/S REAR LAMP DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Apr 2016 195,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 183,690 miles

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

eml on

underside lots of surface corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 183,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

underside lots of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2014 170,829 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 170,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 149,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 149,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,779 miles

rear Brake Disc Slight Corrotion

Both Rear Anti Roll Bars Slight Play In Ball Joints

Slight Corrotion On Exhaust

Fail 15 Mar 2011 125,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,349 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 103,652 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 91,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 91,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 80,346 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 80,345 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,592 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,922 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 SVR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE52 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

VE52 SVR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is VE52 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 SVR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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