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SH53 ADO

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,542 mi
Last recorded114,542 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ADO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,542 miles

Offside Parking brake reduced output . May require adjustment.

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,254 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,480 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,182 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 103,057 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 98,137 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 98,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to rear sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,973 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,576 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,677 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 75,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,248 miles

exhaust blow from rear joint

handbrake efficiency uneven

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,865 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 46,936 miles

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

front end damaged

Fail 5 May 2011 46,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front end damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,966 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,214 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 28,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,231 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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SH53 ADO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SH53 ADO, 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 ADO registered?

SH53 ADO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is SH53 ADO safe to buy?

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