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DX53 AOT

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,538 mi
Last recorded75,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 AOT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,538 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Suspect parking brake shoes deteriorated very noisy when wheels rotated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,403 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,533 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,904 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 64,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,393 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 61,393 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,898 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 59,898 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,664 miles

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

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

general rust around suspension and braking components not considered to be excessif

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,148 miles

widespread underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,503 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,855 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 46,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,801 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,961 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,961 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,045 miles

inside of both front discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,752 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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DX53 AOT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DX53 AOT, 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 DX53 AOT registered?

DX53 AOT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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