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VK03 SLU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,958 mi
Last recorded91,958 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 SLU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,958 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 91,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,920 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,370 miles

car could do with brake service

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,762 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 81,746 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,586 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres slightly perished

emissions: 102 CO 18 HC 1.011 02

Pass 12 May 2015 76,843 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes +n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2014 71,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 56,844 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 56,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 May 2011 52,050 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2010 46,781 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 37,266 miles

front no plate figures destroted

Fail 8 May 2009 37,254 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate figures destroted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,038 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,009 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,771 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 SLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

VK03 SLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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