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FE53 FUJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,090 mi
Last recorded119,090 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 119,090 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,220 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 118,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml light on

traction control light on

Pass 3 May 2014 109,538 miles

EML on

TC on

Fail 2 May 2014 109,538 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML on

TC on

Pass 3 May 2013 93,874 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,402 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 39,402 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,060 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,513 miles

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,982 miles

both nearside tyres,low tread. 2mm .

Fail 29 Jun 2007 19,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both nearside tyres,low tread. 2mm .

Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,330 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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FE53 FUJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE53 FUJ, 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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FE53 FUJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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