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FE53 SGU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2022 51,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 Sep 2021 48,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 42,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 42,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,484 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,188 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,188 miles

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,229 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,835 miles

slight stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,505 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 SGU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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