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FD53 RNX

2003 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,015 mi
Last recorded168,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RNX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 168,015 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 12 Jul 2017 168,015 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 153,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 145,261 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 145,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 137,758 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 137,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 126,564 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R tyre mishaped - tread blocks lifting

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

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

O/S/F Headlamp Beam image deteriorated

O/S/R tyre mishaped - tread blocks lifting

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2013 126,564 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/R tyre mishaped - tread blocks lifting

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

O/S/F Headlamp Beam image deteriorated

O/S/R tyre mishaped - tread blocks lifting

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

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jul 2012 115,291 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 115,290 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,809 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,338 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 RNX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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