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AP53 GLY

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,119 mi
Last recorded129,119 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 GLY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,119 miles

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

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

coolant leak

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,797 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear difficult to rotate signs of previous brake binding on disc

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant & oil on under tray signs of leak

fuel tank breather corroded & broken

heat shield around fuel tank loose but still secure at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,791 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 123,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,357 miles

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

osr tyre wearing on edge and perished

rear brake discs pitted on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,766 miles

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

brake pipes greased

front tyres wearing thin on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner

o/s/r brake hose twisted

tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres wearing thin on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner

o/s/r brake hose twisted

tyres perished

Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,494 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,311 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,311 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,094 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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AP53 GLY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP53 GLY, 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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AP53 GLY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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