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CU53 ZDX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

224,809 mi
Last recorded224,809 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZDX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 224,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 205,439 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded various sections

Pass 27 Jul 2020 199,117 miles

surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 194,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 189,521 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 183,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 175,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 167,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 159,405 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 150,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 139,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 109,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,406 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,567 miles

O/S/R tyre 2.5mm on inner edge.

N/S/F tyre 3mm.

N/S/R tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Aug 2008 73,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F tyre 3mm.

N/S/R tyre 2mm

O/S/R tyre 2.5mm on inner edge.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,636 miles

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

front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,336 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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CU53 ZDX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CU53 ZDX, 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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What year was CU53 ZDX registered?

CU53 ZDX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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The MOT history for CU53 ZDX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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