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WN53 MXX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,694 mi
Last recorded97,694 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 MXX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Pass 20 Sep 2024 96,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,188 miles

Both front tyres ten years old

Suspension rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,426 miles

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

Suspension rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,426 miles

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

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

Suspension rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,666 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,211 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 89,725 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 86,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 84,275 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,944 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner sides

Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,248 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads required in six months

Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 54,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,210 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,189 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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WN53 MXX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN53 MXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN53 MXX registered?

WN53 MXX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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