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AF53 VND

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,753 mi
Last recorded110,753 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VND
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 110,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm on edges / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm on edges / wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 100,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre-rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of n/s front to rear brake greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 91,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of n/s front to rear brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,184 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,184 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,532 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 68,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking also nail in tread

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 68,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking also nail in tread

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 60,677 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 53,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 48,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 41,054 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,505 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 31,387 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 11 Sep 2012 29,846 miles

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

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 14 Sep 2011 27,742 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 13 Sep 2010 25,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,989 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,234 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,183 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 VND is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VND, 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 VND is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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