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W658 SWP

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,262 mi
Last recorded123,262 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW658 SWP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 123,262 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached link arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure under dashboard area (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing / bumper and rear wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 May 2018 114,461 miles

offside front inner brake pad low

Fail 2 May 2018 114,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 103,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint x 2 (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,129 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 88,353 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 80,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2011 63,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,992 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked on outside wall-cord not exposed

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

parking brake close to reaching no reserve travel

Fail 27 Feb 2010 51,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked on outside wall-cord not exposed

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

parking brake close to reaching no reserve travel

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,113 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on tread area

n/s front tyre perished on tread area

Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on tread area

n/s front tyre perished on tread area

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,761 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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W658 SWP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W658 SWP, 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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W658 SWP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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