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EX53 GYG

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,695 mi
Last recorded65,695 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 GYG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 65,695 miles

Rear discs rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 64,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,503 miles

both rear discs rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 62,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,501 miles

front discs lipped and corroded and not braking on full face of brake disc on inner edge

rear brake discs lipped and corroded and not braking on full face of brake disc on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,787 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,013 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,847 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,688 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 34,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 17,234 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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EX53 GYG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EX53 GYG, 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 EX53 GYG registered?

EX53 GYG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is EX53 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 GYG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 GYG have outstanding finance?

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