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AJ53 OTH

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,103 mi
Last recorded156,103 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OTH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 156,103 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 150,553 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 150,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 116,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 104,301 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,236 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 84,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,502 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,447 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,840 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,971 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,340 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AJ53 OTH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ53 OTH, 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 AJ53 OTH registered?

AJ53 OTH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 OTH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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