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WU53 VCX

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VCX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,269 miles

exhaust heat shield lose and rattling at the rear

n/s/f tyre has small slices on outer wall

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,806 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 76,390 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 63,548 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 56,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,663 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,857 miles

both rear tyres irregularly worn across tread. Borderline pass/fail

Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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WU53 VCX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU53 VCX, 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 WU53 VCX registered?

WU53 VCX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is WU53 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 VCX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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