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AF53 VMD

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,203 mi
Last recorded86,203 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VMD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,203 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 86,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 80,672 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,501 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,678 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,081 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,038 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,481 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 24,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing/cracking.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,886 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 VMD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF53 VMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 VMD registered?

AF53 VMD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AF53 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VMD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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