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VK03 HYG

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,916 mi
Last recorded129,916 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 HYG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 129,916 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wrong size wheel (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,389 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 117,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 113,760 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,773 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 91,773 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,288 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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VK03 HYG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VK03 HYG, 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 VK03 HYG registered?

VK03 HYG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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