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AG53 ZYA

2003 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,594 mi
Last recorded130,594 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZYA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 130,594 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 130,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 125,490 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 125,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 121,697 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced most forward mounting point (to chassis) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced most forward mounting point (to chassis) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,829 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,300 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,520 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 58,520 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,735 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 43,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal spongy

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,329 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,443 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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AG53 ZYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AG53 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

AG53 ZYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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