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AG53 FAB

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,956 mi
Last recorded108,956 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 FAB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,956 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 108,956 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side slow and faulty to activate (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer support bracket corroded rotten caused hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,054 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 105,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,577 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,742 miles

Offside Front track rod split pin missing

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,794 miles

Front Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre appears to be under-inflated

Offside Front split pin missing from track rod end ball joint locking nut

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

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,066 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges slight blue smoke when gas test carried out

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 75,710 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,230 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 30,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition,

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 20,630 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r brake binding slightly, brake discs in poor condition,

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AG53 FAB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AG53 FAB, 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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AG53 FAB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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