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AO53 ZKL

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,043 mi
Last recorded84,043 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 84,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 83,133 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-side of vehicle is very dry and rusted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,534 miles

all tyres ageing

Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,244 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 80,118 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 78,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,074 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,658 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,948 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 25 Oct 2010 62,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,811 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,811 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,072 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,613 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AO53 ZKL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO53 ZKL, 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 ZKL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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