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AX53 GZD

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,010 mi
Last recorded122,010 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GZD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle Body/Structure, Suspension Components & Prescribed Areas Corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2023 121,999 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Visible When Opening Offside Door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK REAR OF CENTER BOX TO REAR BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 109,612 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 109,612 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing RADIAL CRACKING ON THE OUT SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 92,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 88,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,668 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 85,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,509 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 70,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,302 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)

o/s/r tyre tread cracking/205/45/17

Pass 28 May 2011 54,453 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,640 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 53,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,646 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,945 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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AX53 GZD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX53 GZD, 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 AX53 GZD registered?

AX53 GZD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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