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WN53 NYM

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

148,957 mi
Last recorded148,957 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 148,957 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 148,944 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 147,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 145,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,075 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 144,075 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 142,902 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 142,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 141,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 139,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 139,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 136,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,841 miles

exhaust heat sheelled

Pass 2 Oct 2015 116,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,967 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs coroded / pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2014 108,967 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs coroded / pitted

object in nsr tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 100,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,687 miles

front discs lightly coroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 82,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs lightly coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,734 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 NYM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NYM, 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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WN53 NYM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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