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EX53 UXM

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,392 mi
Last recorded133,392 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UXM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 133,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

advise , both head lamp lenses deteriorating , starting to effect beam image

advise , near side rear tyre , wearing unevenly inner edge

Fail 25 May 2021 133,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

advise , both head lamp lenses deteriorating , starting to effect beam image

advise , near side rear tyre , wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,616 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,475 miles

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

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

sharp edge to drivers door

Fail 19 Jun 2019 112,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

sharp edge to drivers door

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside drivers door sharp edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,125 miles

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

Offside drivers door damaged sharp edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,030 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 86,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,616 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,536 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,303 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,037 miles

front disic's in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2010 43,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 36,948 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,808 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 24,216 miles

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 21 Sep 2007 24,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,004 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 UXM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX53 UXM, 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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EX53 UXM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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