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VE53 VVA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,032 mi
Last recorded99,032 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VVA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake travel slightly long

Fail 21 Nov 2018 99,032 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,722 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower arm prescribed areas (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear brake back plates badly corroded and deteriorated but not affecting security of handbrake mechanism

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower arm prescribed areas (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)

offside and nearside rear brake back plates badly corroded and deteriorated but not affecting security of handbrake mechanism

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,698 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 85,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,701 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake disc corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 80,693 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake disc corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,080 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,080 miles

Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,579 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,381 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,025 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,985 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,809 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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VE53 VVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE53 VVA, 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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VE53 VVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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