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WF53 PKZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 PKZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 136,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Parking Brake too high (Needs Adjustment)

Rear Both rear Brake Discs heavily corroded

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2017 131,628 miles

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

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 110,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 7 Oct 2014 88,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,197 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 39,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,334 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,088 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 24,088 miles

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

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

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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WF53 PKZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WF53 PKZ, 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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WF53 PKZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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