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CF53 HKP

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,862 mi
Last recorded141,862 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 HKP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 141,862 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 141,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 138,949 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 138,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 135,426 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 135,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,504 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,424 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH !! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front insufficient washer liquid

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,809 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 102,809 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH SIDE BULBS HEAD (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,274 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BINDING (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,776 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,884 miles

discs corroeded inner face

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,326 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 49,326 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,269 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 38,261 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 23,283 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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CF53 HKP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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