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SF53 SKF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,602 mi
Last recorded77,602 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 SKF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 71,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,806 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 60,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 60,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,048 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,112 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,779 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 48,779 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,438 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,273 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 27,273 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,357 miles

front wiper blades split

rear wiper blade split

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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SF53 SKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SF53 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF53 SKF registered?

SF53 SKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SF53 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 SKF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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