MOT Status
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165,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake discs pitted ?
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front just starting to perish
all brake discs pitted ?
corrosion to suspension mounts/components/sills
SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges
Rear exhaust section in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust section in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/s/r tyre is stepping
O/s registration light is dim
O/s/r tyre is showing signs of seperation
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/F seat belt webbing slightly frayed on edge .
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel high
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
handbrake travel high
Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs pitted
front tyres 1.6 mm 205 50 16 w
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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RK53 UHF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RK53 UHF, 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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RK53 UHF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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