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CU53 ZDN

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,682 mi
Last recorded135,682 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZDN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 135,682 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 135,673 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven low effort (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,644 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 127,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 118,745 miles

nearside front brake binding, brake pad very low and slight imbalence to front brakes

nearside front tyres worn to limits

offside front tyre worn to limits on edges

Fail 12 Mar 2015 118,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake binding, brake pad very low and slight imbalence to front brakes

nearside front tyres worn to limits

offside front tyre worn to limits on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 108,114 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2014 108,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,859 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 98,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,603 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 89,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,316 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,643 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,224 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 61,532 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 61,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,429 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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CU53 ZDN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU53 ZDN, 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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CU53 ZDN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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