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WL52 JHJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,107 mi
Last recorded125,107 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 JHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,107 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,107 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 115,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,951 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,552 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 88,552 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,139 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking in walls & tread

rear underside some corrosion on suspension parts

Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking in walls & tread

rear underside some corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,447 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished between tread

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall and between tread

o/s/f tyre perished between tread

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall and between tread

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,841 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,570 miles

n/s/f brake disc some pitting

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 67,272 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,206 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 5 Feb 2010 67,145 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 43,339 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,339 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,142 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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WL52 JHJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL52 JHJ, 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 WL52 JHJ registered?

WL52 JHJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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