MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Arch to Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 87w bridgestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front eml lit
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nr hanger (7.1.2)
Central exhaust hangers split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
EML IS LIT
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil small leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (7.1.2)
all exhaust rubbers extremely split
front fogs n/w
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn unevenly (3.5.1g)
EML IS LIT
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil small leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm(205/45/17) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (7.1.2)
all exhaust rubbers extremely split
front fogs n/w
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise slight bind on osf brake
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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EJ53 ALU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EJ53 ALU, 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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EJ53 ALU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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