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EX53 UYK

2003 Toyota Celica

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UYK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2024 79,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed silencer split (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,165 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,686 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 52,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,264 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 44,905 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,569 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,690 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 6 Dec 2013 37,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,621 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 25,603 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,320 miles

nsr tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,087 miles

Rear 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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EX53 UYK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UYK, 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 EX53 UYK registered?

EX53 UYK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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