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VK03 PLJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,813 mi
Last recorded126,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 126,813 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray slightly hanging low

Pass 22 Mar 2016 115,857 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake imbalance

Fail 18 Mar 2016 115,854 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Mar 2015 110,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,438 miles

exhaust noise non standard

washer fluid ran out during test

Fail 27 Mar 2014 106,438 miles

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

exhaust noise non standard

washer fluid ran out during test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,648 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,030 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,030 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,870 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,870 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,052 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 63,047 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front and rear brake discs are worn and discoloured

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,641 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 52,638 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 46,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,024 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 PLJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK03 PLJ, 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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VK03 PLJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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