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SK53 VCX

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,323 mi
Last recorded147,323 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 VCX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 147,323 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 147,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 138,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 138,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 131,507 miles

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

front headlights in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,010 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 121,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 113,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,003 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,003 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,356 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,783 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,002 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,327 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,401 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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SK53 VCX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SK53 VCX, 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 SK53 VCX registered?

SK53 VCX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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