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AG53 ZFZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,630 mi
Last recorded146,630 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 146,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Unit has water in (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,709 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 140,315 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 136,864 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 133,895 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES ONLY JUST DISTINCT

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2020 133,895 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES ONLY JUST DISTINCT

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 130,344 miles

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

both headlight images only just visible

both rear inner sills have light corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 124,760 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 124,760 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 110,486 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 101,220 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 95,565 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 95,533 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 85,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 68,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 59,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 51,476 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,989 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly and close to/on wear limit

screen has minor damage in zone a

Pass 22 May 2008 32,220 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AG53 ZFZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AG53 ZFZ, 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 AG53 ZFZ registered?

AG53 ZFZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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