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RK53 UHF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,682 mi
Last recorded165,682 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 UHF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 165,682 miles

all brake discs pitted ?

Fail 6 Oct 2025 165,682 miles

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 ?

Pass 18 Oct 2024 165,645 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 165,597 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 165,288 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 165,127 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts/components/sills

Pass 14 Oct 2020 164,217 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS

Fail 14 Oct 2020 164,217 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS

Fail 16 May 2020 164,183 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 158,033 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,784 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 145,841 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 145,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 140,901 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 140,901 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 136,140 miles

N/s/r tyre is stepping

O/s registration light is dim

O/s/r tyre is showing signs of seperation

Pass 18 Feb 2014 131,764 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 121,271 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 121,271 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,793 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 13 Dec 2010 100,793 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 80,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,336 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,336 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

front tyres 1.6 mm 205 50 16 w

Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,351 miles

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?

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 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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