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Y152 PWJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,719 mi
Last recorded69,719 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 PWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,719 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,679 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 59,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,627 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,604 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 51,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,077 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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Y152 PWJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y152 PWJ, 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 Y152 PWJ registered?

Y152 PWJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is Y152 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y152 PWJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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