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YV03 VOA

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VOA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,423 miles

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 3 Aug 2013 45,423 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,197 miles

ns/r chassis damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2012 44,188 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns/r chassis damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2011 42,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise headlight position switch shows number 5 as correct height setting should be zero

advise offside wheel slightly binding

advise rear nearside chassis damaged but not affecting steering or braking

Fail 6 Aug 2011 42,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise headlight position switch shows number 5 as correct height setting should be zero

advise offside wheel slightly binding

advise rear nearside chassis damaged but not affecting steering or braking

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,154 miles

previous accident damage repaired

Fail 22 Jun 2009 32,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

previous accident damage repaired

Fail 3 Nov 2008 32,145 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear wiper blade worn

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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YV03 VOA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 YV03 VOA, 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 YV03 VOA registered?

YV03 VOA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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