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WJ53 MUC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,807 mi
Last recorded88,807 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,807 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 88,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 85,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 84,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 81,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 81,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,080 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 78,080 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 74,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 66,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,235 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake siezed

Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,530 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2016 51,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,505 miles

both front tyre treads low

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,680 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 43,680 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,006 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,635 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,263 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 18,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 13,187 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 11,591 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 MUC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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