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FE53 HHJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,712 mi
Last recorded127,712 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 127,712 miles

Front FRONT SUB FRAME CORROSION MONITOR

Front SHOCK ABSORBER BOOTS DAMAGED OSF+NSF

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear REAR SUB FRAME CORROSION MONITOR

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,711 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 118,573 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,517 miles

Front NSF/OSF SHOCK ABSORBER DUST BELLOWS SPLIT

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 109,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front NSF/OSF SHOCK ABSORBER DUST BELLOWS SPLIT

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,383 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,846 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,734 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 66,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,383 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,948 miles

rear tyre treads worn uneven

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 50,530 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,768 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 34,766 miles

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

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

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

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 HHJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE53 HHJ, 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 HHJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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