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FD53 KMU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,618 mi
Last recorded112,618 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KMU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 112,618 miles

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on side wall

n/s/r wheel out of shape

Fail 15 Dec 2017 112,615 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on side wall

n/s/r wheel out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,371 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 111,371 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,953 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 106,754 miles

offside front headlight loose

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,556 miles

bearing noise from rear

both rear tyres worn

nesrside front tyre worn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,556 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,527 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 95,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,653 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 86,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 77,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,599 miles

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

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

offside front brake slight restricted movement

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,553 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,807 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,039 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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FD53 KMU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD53 KMU, 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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FD53 KMU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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