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WJ53 CXO

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,857 mi
Last recorded123,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 CXO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 123,857 miles

Nearside Headlight output slightly reduced

Offside Headlight output slightly reduced

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 111,703 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 111,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,375 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 98,056 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamps have a tint film (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamps have a tint film (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to tint film on light lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking tyre also 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced due to tint film on light lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both rear lens due to tint film (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 84,371 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S headlamp a little dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 7 May 2019 84,371 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S headlamp a little dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 10 May 2018 78,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 78,707 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2017 75,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm-aged/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm-aged/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 66,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm-aged/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm-aged/perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,043 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,021 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,743 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low. o/s r tyre wearing low.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre starting to wear inner edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,266 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,289 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 28 Sep 2007 17,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,475 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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WJ53 CXO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WJ53 CXO, 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 WJ53 CXO registered?

WJ53 CXO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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