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BX53 HZG

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,983 mi
Last recorded165,983 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HZG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 165,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 158,585 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 158,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 156,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear underside has slight corrosion

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2015 156,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

rear underside has slight corrosion

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 144,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 126,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 107,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,202 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,202 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,331 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 75,244 miles

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

front discs heavily scored and lipped inner edge.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,735 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,429 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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BX53 HZG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BX53 HZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 HZG registered?

BX53 HZG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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