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VF03 JHE

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,715 mi
Last recorded122,715 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 JHE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 122,715 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 118,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 116,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 110,193 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r inner wheelrim damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2015 84,276 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r inner wheelrim damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,053 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,705 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 75,705 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,925 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,333 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 45,616 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,602 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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VF03 JHE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF03 JHE, 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 VF03 JHE registered?

VF03 JHE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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