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AF53 ULJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

224,458 mi
Last recorded224,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ULJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 224,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 212,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 212,848 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 196,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 181,544 miles

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

O/S/R brake disc corroding

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Recommend full rear brake overhaul. Pads, discs, fitting kit, park brake shoes etc.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 181,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Center tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R brake disc corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Center tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 158,136 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 158,136 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 139,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,836 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 120,710 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres on inner edge are mishaped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 100,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,124 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,246 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 77,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,404 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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AF53 ULJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF53 ULJ, 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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AF53 ULJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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