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RK53 WCC

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,176 mi
Last recorded91,176 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WCC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 91,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside/suspension corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 91,176 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underside/suspension corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated PERISHED AND CRACKED NOT LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted SLIGHT BUCKLE ON INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,171 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres/ upon tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 80,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,410 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inner walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 72,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inner walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 67,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,086 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,796 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 53,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,880 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 31,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 26,433 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,186 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 10,786 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 WCC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RK53 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

RK53 WCC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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