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CE53 UWP

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,842 mi
Last recorded151,842 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UWP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 151,842 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded/underseal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 151,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded/underseal

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 149,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 146,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 146,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,027 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,423 miles

imbalance on front brake operation

sill covers fitted

surface corrossion on both rear inner sills

Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 137,684 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe by upper suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 132,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,685 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 120,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 120,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,020 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,513 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,479 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,427 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

free play on handbrake

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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CE53 UWP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CE53 UWP, 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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CE53 UWP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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