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WJ53 MUU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,844 mi
Last recorded47,844 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 MUU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 47,844 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills and chassis have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 38,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 38,467 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,464 miles

Under-side of the vehicle getting corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,222 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,612 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,850 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,596 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 MUU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ53 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

WJ53 MUU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is WJ53 MUU safe to buy?

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