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WF53 TTX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,399 mi
Last recorded153,399 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 TTX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 153,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 151,281 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 151,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 148,251 miles

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

engine idle speed is slightly high

Fail 29 Apr 2024 148,242 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

engine idle speed is slightly high

Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 142,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 137,916 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 137,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 130,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 130,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 114,043 miles

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

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

near side rear foot and hand brake low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,635 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 105,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,483 miles

headlamp leveling system not working

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,935 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

battery flat

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,359 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads getting low

unable to fully inspect engine area due to covers

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Fail 8 Jul 2008 57,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs in poor condition

rear pads getting low

unable to fully inspect engine area due to covers

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,784 miles

both rear tyres inner edges feathered and worn

handbrake travel high but not excessive

unable to carry out full inspection of engine area due to covers

Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,905 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 TTX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 TTX, 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 TTX registered?

WF53 TTX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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