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WJ03 LZC

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,894 mi
Last recorded154,894 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 LZC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 154,894 miles

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 154,894 miles

Central Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front 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 Parking Brake Below Par

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 150,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 20 May 2016 148,166 miles

o/s/r/ tyre slightly perrished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 145,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 145,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 140,276 miles

slight damage to o/s/f inner road wheel.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 140,276 miles

Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc corroding/deteriorating.

slight damage to o/s/f inner road wheel.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 125,986 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 125,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,225 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 109,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,401 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,546 miles

rear tyre wear uneven

Fail 19 Feb 2008 64,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,020 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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WJ03 LZC 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 60%.

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 WJ03 LZC, 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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WJ03 LZC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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