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FD53 KNH

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KNH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,562 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 133,562 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,586 miles

N/S/F O/S/F FLOOR BUNGS HAVE BEEN RIPPED OUT LETTING WATER IN TO CAR,AND N/S/F FLOOR BUNG HOLE HAS BEEN SPLIT THIS NEEDS WELDING TO FIX ASAP BEFORE FLOOR ROTS AWAY.

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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 113,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

N/S/F O/S/F FLOOR BUNGS HAVE BEEN RIPPED OUT LETTING WATER IN TO CAR,AND N/S/F FLOOR BUNG HOLE HAS BEEN SPLIT THIS NEEDS WELDING TO FIX ASAP BEFORE FLOOR ROTS AWAY.

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,650 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 82,605 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,806 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,246 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 KNH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNH, 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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What year was FD53 KNH registered?

FD53 KNH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is FD53 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 KNH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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