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SA53 AAZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 AAZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 127,987 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outter sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 122,425 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 122,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,625 miles

Parking brake performance poor

Pass 30 May 2019 112,398 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

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

Front suspension sub frame corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 112,398 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

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

Front suspension sub frame corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2014 109,423 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 109,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,909 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 94,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre tappering on edge but ok at time of test

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Offside rear tyre tappering on edge but ok at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,893 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 87,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,407 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,393 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,250 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 53,229 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,802 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR WHEEL + TYRE REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 37,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE O/S REAR WHEEL + TYRE REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SA53 AAZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA53 AAZ, 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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SA53 AAZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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