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WM53 NHX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,153 mi
Last recorded125,153 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NHX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 125,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear holed and excessive corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear holed and excessive corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded also fuel tank corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock limited damping effect

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018
Pass 8 May 2017 100,004 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Fail 8 May 2017 100,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corroded underside but still solid

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,044 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 97,026 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,690 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,192 miles

n/s front tyre at 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,281 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,452 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 60,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,659 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

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 18 Oct 2007 42,557 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,166 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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WM53 NHX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM53 NHX, 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 WM53 NHX registered?

WM53 NHX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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