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WK53 ZGZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,448 mi
Last recorded122,448 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 ZGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 122,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension coroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 117,998 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake Backplates Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 117,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,272 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,139 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 108,139 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,708 miles

Exhaust noisy also exhaust rattle (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,136 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear child seat fitted seat beat not fully inspected

Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing offside front lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear child seat fitted seat beat not fully inspected

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,059 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,551 miles

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

surface corrosion front & rear brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,372 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,328 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 11 Sep 2008 45,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 23,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WK53 ZGZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK53 ZGZ, 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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WK53 ZGZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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