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X917 NKO

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,917 mi
Last recorded62,917 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 NKO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 62,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm middle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 62,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 60,780 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 59,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2022 59,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2021 57,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 55,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,660 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,003 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 51,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,992 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 48,984 miles

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

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)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,570 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,647 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,157 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,346 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 35,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 31,564 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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X917 NKO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X917 NKO, 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 X917 NKO registered?

X917 NKO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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