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WF53 SYY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 SYY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens oxidized (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,598 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 100,819 miles

Nearside and offside headlights deteriorated.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,993 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2014 90,570 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,174 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,316 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,586 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 66,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Number Plate Deteriorating

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 58,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,254 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 49,254 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,397 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 30,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 30,351 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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WF53 SYY 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 WF53 SYY, 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 WF53 SYY registered?

WF53 SYY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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