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VE53 ZKF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZKF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,018 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To all front and rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fuel cap cover missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills / panels near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Close to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills / panels near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms / trailing arms corroded nearside and offisde (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

undertrays covering underside of engine bay

Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

undertrays covering underside of engine bay

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deterioating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated/rattling

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 57,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 57,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 45,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,228 miles

1) tyres 205 50 16 2) outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 39,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

1) tyres 205 50 16 2) outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 31,802 miles

1) tyres 205 50 16

2) o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,505 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 24,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,776 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 12,705 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,519 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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VE53 ZKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE53 ZKF, 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 ZKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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