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SH53 ACJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ACJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 65,068 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 64,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,321 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 56,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,642 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel just pass

nearside front tyre cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cord

rear brakes sticky

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake just pass on reserve travel

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,416 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 17,416 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,288 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 13,288 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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SH53 ACJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH53 ACJ, 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 SH53 ACJ registered?

SH53 ACJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is SH53 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 ACJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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