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CE53 FHD

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FHD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 132,502 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 132,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,103 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe going to back box (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine under tray covered in oil ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,152 miles

rattle from exhaust

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,152 miles

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

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

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

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

rattle from exhaust

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,740 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 101,740 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,794 miles

n/s/r .o/s/r shock absorber dust covers perished

n/s/r. o/s/r .n/s/f tyres damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2013 93,794 miles

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

n/s/r .o/s/r shock absorber dust covers perished

n/s/r. o/s/r .n/s/f tyres damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,091 miles

n/s washer jet poor

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,580 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,482 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 52,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 44,848 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2006 36,753 miles

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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CE53 FHD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE53 FHD, 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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CE53 FHD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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