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RK53 UHC

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,408 mi
Last recorded114,408 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 UHC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 114,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre becoming lumpy

Offside Rear Inner tyre becoming lumpy

Fail 20 Dec 2018 114,407 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre becoming lumpy

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner tyre becoming lumpy

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,103 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 73,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jan 2014 73,206 miles

Nearside Rear Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wheel buckled

Nearside rear wheel buckled

Offside rear wheel buckled

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 62,389 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 55,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 49,473 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 49,473 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,587 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,398 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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RK53 UHC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK53 UHC, 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 RK53 UHC registered?

RK53 UHC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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