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DG53 WGK

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,012 mi
Last recorded107,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WGK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 107,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres castellated (out of shape)

Pass 19 Jul 2025 91,148 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,557 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 69,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,587 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 62,287 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,217 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,057 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,935 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,539 miles

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,046 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,046 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,032 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,377 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 30,377 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,407 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 25,407 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,810 miles

Offside Front 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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DG53 WGK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG53 WGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 WGK registered?

DG53 WGK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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