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WR53 NUV

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 NUV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 122,620 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 1 Apr 2025 105,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion noted to front and rear suspension components

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 31 Mar 2025 105,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion noted to front and rear suspension components

exhaust heat shield loose

plastic covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 21 Mar 2024 92,320 miles

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

light corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,168 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2022 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 83,070 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,095 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)

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,883 miles

Front both shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underbody components and panels

fuel pipes slightly corroded

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,946 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all os and ns (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded all os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all os and ns (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded all os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some under body components but not seriously weakened

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 62,526 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

corrosion to underbody components / panels

Pass 26 Oct 2013 58,826 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)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,324 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 29,884 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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WR53 NUV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WR53 NUV, 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 WR53 NUV registered?

WR53 NUV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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