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CX53 PKJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 126,695 miles

general under side corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2017 119,286 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2017 119,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2016 114,289 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 114,289 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,434 miles

nearside rear tyre deformed

Fail 8 Oct 2015 107,427 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre deformed

Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn and mishaped, recommend replace

Fail 26 Oct 2013 87,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front shock absorber dust covers damaged

slight smear from o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 26 Oct 2013 87,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front shock absorber dust covers damaged

slight smear from o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,339 miles

handbrake level is high, but not quite yet excessive

nearside handbrake effort is a little bit lower than the offside, requires further attension

nearside rear tyre wearing oddley on it's inner edge, and wearing close to limit in some parts

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 21 Nov 2012 72,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake level is high, but not quite yet excessive

nearside handbrake effort is a little bit lower than the offside, requires further attension

nearside rear tyre wearing oddley on it's inner edge, and wearing close to limit in some parts

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,493 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,202 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 58,202 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

cuut in n/s/f sidewall not down to cords

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,649 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,348 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 33,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 25,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,025 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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CX53 PKJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX53 PKJ, 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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CX53 PKJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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