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CF53 HJK

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,619 mi
Last recorded136,619 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HJK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 136,619 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 129,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 128,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 127,885 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Mar 2022 127,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining is detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near union to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE near union to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,120 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 112,060 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 104,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,591 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,194 miles

Engine oil level is getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Main tread depth approx. 3 mm and worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake application is just within limits

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,763 miles

Advise rear brake service required

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

Rear brake disc's are slightly pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,763 miles

Advise rear brake service required

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc's are slightly pitted

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,565 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front dicsc in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,028 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,858 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/R brake discs are starting to rust on the inner faces

Pass 12 Dec 2006 11,709 miles

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

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

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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CF53 HJK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CF53 HJK, 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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CF53 HJK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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