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AO53 SFX

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,514 mi
Last recorded79,514 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 SFX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,932 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 74,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 67,212 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 67,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 54,483 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,727 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake components

nearside and offside rear (inner) sills becoming corroded

nearside rear brake pipe (going to flex) becoming corroded/pitted (recommend replacement)

offside front brake pipe (going to flex) slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe (going to flex) becoming corroded/pitted (recommend replacement)

Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,582 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,939 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 44,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,304 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,234 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 41,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,293 miles

All front brakes binding on

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,948 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 28,945 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,945 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,802 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,923 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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AO53 SFX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO53 SFX, 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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AO53 SFX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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