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VK53 WRZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WRZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 123,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts steering column where it goes through the floor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to all four wheels corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 117,160 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s outer to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/a and o/s inner sills areas of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 117,157 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s outer to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/a and o/s inner sills areas of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 107,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front trackrod end split pin missing

Fail 15 Jun 2019 107,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,556 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,365 miles

OIL LEAK UNKNOWN

Fail 5 Jan 2017 89,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at rear box joint ( pos corroded) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure wrong size 205/50/16 should be 205/55/16 (4.1.A.2c)

low on engine oil oil leak unknown

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,168 miles

ADDED 1 LT OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE AGE CRACKED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm + BADLY AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm + BADLY AGE CRACKED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SNOW TYRES FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,586 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE AGE CRACKED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LOWER ENGINE COVERED IN OIL

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SNOW TYRES ARE FITTED ALL ROUND

Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,586 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ADDED 2 lts of engine oil - TO CARRY OUT TEST

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE AGE CRACKED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

LOWER ENGINE COVERED IN OIL

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SNOW TYRES ARE FITTED ALL ROUND

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,825 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

exhaust corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,247 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 75,235 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2012 74,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,064 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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VK53 WRZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK53 WRZ, 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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VK53 WRZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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