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AV53 HGN

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,970 mi
Last recorded46,970 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HGN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 46,970 miles

slight corrosion showing throughout steering and suspension components.

Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,460 miles

corrosion showing throughout steering and suspension components

Fail 23 Apr 2025 46,460 miles

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

corrosion showing throughout steering and suspension components

Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,412 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 45,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 45,113 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 44,870 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,980 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 41,975 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,434 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,811 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,599 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)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,665 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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AV53 HGN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV53 HGN, 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 AV53 HGN registered?

AV53 HGN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is AV53 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 HGN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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