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FB53 EJY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EJY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,800 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seats covered

under body corrosion

Fail 31 May 2022 106,764 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seats covered

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2021 99,782 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 99,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 96,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel on limit

Fail 25 May 2019 92,989 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,253 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 May 2017 73,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 68,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 52,146 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 52,146 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,244 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,238 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,459 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2010 47,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 42,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,279 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,381 miles

Front 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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FB53 EJY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB53 EJY, 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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FB53 EJY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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