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AF53 VPM

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,752 mi
Last recorded164,752 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VPM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 164,752 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 153,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 153,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers smearing

Fail 28 May 2013 139,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers smearing

Pass 31 May 2012 127,122 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 127,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 95,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 80,540 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 80,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,214 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 VPM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPM, 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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What year was AF53 VPM registered?

AF53 VPM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AF53 VPM safe to buy?

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