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2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,500 mi
Last recorded149,500 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VZW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2024 149,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal has minimal reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,696 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 131,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 115,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust worn and corroded

headlamp glazed

under body corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 112,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 112,317 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,094 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,858 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,723 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,723 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement NEARSIDE FRONT (3.5.1k)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure DRIVERS (8.2.2)

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE TRAVEL

Pass 18 Jan 2016 80,465 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,465 miles

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL L.OW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 3 Jan 2015 68,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,672 miles

surface cut/s in off side rear wheel inner side tyre wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,268 miles

o/s/front tyre has cuts in inner wall and are BORDER LINE

Fail 21 Jun 2013 58,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/front tyre has cuts in inner wall and are BORDER LINE

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,862 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspnsion components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,865 miles

n/s/front tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,659 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 39,659 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,104 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,448 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,448 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 20,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre has screw in inner tread area

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,239 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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YX03 VZW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YX03 VZW, 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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YX03 VZW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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