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YX53 WXJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,024 mi
Last recorded152,024 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 152,024 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 152,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 147,156 miles

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 4 Oct 2016 147,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres on legal limit

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in poor condition

Rear Advanced corrosion in rear chassis and inner sills

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 122,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,018 miles

fuel filler very corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 115,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel filler very corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 107,119 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 96,427 miles

Engine man. lamp, on.

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 16 Aug 2010 84,001 miles

engine check light "on"

n/s rear coil spring slightly rusty

o/s rear coil spring slightly rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2009 75,919 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 75,919 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,379 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 47,324 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,516 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limits of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,974 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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YX53 WXJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX53 WXJ, 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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YX53 WXJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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