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WN03 HWL

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,593 mi
Last recorded129,593 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 HWL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 121,505 miles

engine oil not visible on dip stick - 1.5 litres added before test

fuel tank filler neck corroded to excess.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 121,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil not visible on dip stick - 1.5 litres added before test

fuel tank filler neck corroded to excess.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,200 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 106,083 miles

toyota bulletin ref no tgb/g/0109

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal has no reserve travel,i am aware of the toyota bulletin refering to this however in this case i dont think the problem is caused by a design feature and i suggest that this is investigated further at the earliest oppertunity

front side lamps are dim but still visable

nearside rear brake disc and pads show signs of excessive heat,further investigation strongly recommended

Pass 21 Apr 2015 106,083 miles

brake pedal has no reserve travel,i am aware of the toyota bulletin refering to this however in this case i dont think the problem is caused by a design feature and i suggest that this is investigated further at the earliest oppertunity

front side lamps are dim but still visable

nearside rear brake disc and pads show signs of excessive heat,further investigation strongly recommended

toyota bulletin ref no tgb/g/0109

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,622 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,622 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,120 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 87,986 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,546 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,575 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,188 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,968 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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WN03 HWL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc 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 WN03 HWL, 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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WN03 HWL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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