MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake travel slightly long
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake travel slightly long
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower arm prescribed areas (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside rear brake back plates badly corroded and deteriorated but not affecting security of handbrake mechanism
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear lower arm prescribed areas (inner sill) (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside rear brake back plates badly corroded and deteriorated but not affecting security of handbrake mechanism
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake disc corroded
oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake disc corroded
oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
uneven wear n/s/r tyre
n/s wiper blade split
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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VE53 VVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VE53 VVA, 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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VE53 VVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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