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FE53 HHN

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,786 mi
Last recorded127,786 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HHN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,786 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 127,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting X member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,945 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 125,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,817 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 105,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 105,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,313 miles

slight blow from middle/rear exhaust sealing gasket.

slight noise from offside front wheelbearing when rotated.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,938 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 24 Jun 2011 80,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,897 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 68,897 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2008 59,818 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,335 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 48,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 35,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HHN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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