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WJ03 WKR

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,825 mi
Last recorded145,825 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WKR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,163 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 140,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 139,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 136,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on back box causing leak (7.1.2)

Rear number plate starting to fade/deteriorate

both front shock dust covers split

on emissions test, BET test failed . first fast idle test failed.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 127,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,891 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 120,891 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 112,296 miles

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

fuel flap release lever broken.

offside front wiper smearing screen.

Fail 19 Feb 2013 112,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel flap release lever broken.

offside front wiper smearing screen.

rear brake pads wearing unevenly.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 103,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,801 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 93,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs heavily pitted inner faces.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,175 miles

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

both rear brake discs heavily pitted inner faces.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,662 miles

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

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

front discs pitted and corroded inner edges.

nearside front inner pad low

rear discs slightly ridged/corroded, pads ok.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,300 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,824 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 54,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WKR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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