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A953 NAL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,324 mi
Last recorded82,324 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA953 NAL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 82,324 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 82,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,994 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 79,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 79,577 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 79,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 79,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 78,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 78,167 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,376 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,045 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 28 Mar 2017 73,986 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 70,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear wheel bookeld

Pass 7 May 2014 64,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 7 May 2013 57,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 48,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,917 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 36,917 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

off side front wheel tyre /slight damage to outer tyre wall /

tail door wiper blade rubber worn

Fail 25 Apr 2007 32,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,016 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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A953 NAL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A953 NAL, 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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A953 NAL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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