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XG03 ELL

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,679 mi
Last recorded133,679 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXG03 ELL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 133,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 126,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 126,455 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,906 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 106,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

viewing of outer sills restricted by plastic sill covers

Fail 9 Aug 2017 101,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

viewing of outer sills restricted by plastic sill covers

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,513 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slight blow from rear joint

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,147 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 87,147 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)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 73,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,052 miles

engine undertray insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,307 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,405 miles

rear brake pads very near wear limit

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,623 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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XG03 ELL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XG03 ELL, 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 XG03 ELL registered?

XG03 ELL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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