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CK53 RYA

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RYA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 97,048 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 96,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 95,380 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel close to limit

Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,366 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2022 94,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Fail 6 Jan 2022 94,549 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever travel close to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel close to limit

Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rust on chassis +under sills

Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,166 miles

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

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

rust on rear chassis +under sills +suspension arm mounts

Fail 1 Dec 2018 91,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rust on rear chassis +under sills +suspension arm mounts

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface rust on chassis +under sills +inner wings

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,622 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

surface rust on rear suspension arms +chassis +under sills

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,545 miles

rear brake balance

Fail 4 Dec 2013 75,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,709 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,688 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,440 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

small warp on brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,919 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,919 miles

Nearside Rear 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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CK53 RYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red 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 CK53 RYA, 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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CK53 RYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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