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FE53 GZH

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GZH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 120,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,762 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,923 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush/mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,898 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing gaitors split (2.7.2a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors chassis suspension components (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 110,896 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing gaitors split (2.7.2a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors chassis suspension components (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 95,494 miles

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

near side rear brake pipe corroded

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 83,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 73,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,677 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion and pitting on both rear discs very borderline

Pass 26 May 2010 62,489 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,616 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,260 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,229 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,058 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 GZH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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