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FE53 SXJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,068 mi
Last recorded102,068 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SXJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,068 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

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

Rear inner sills both sides corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2020 102,068 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

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

Rear inner sills both sides corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,264 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,123 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 98,123 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,771 miles

Front front brake disc corroded on inner face

front sub fame corroded

fuel flap cover missing

Fail 27 Oct 2017 94,729 miles

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

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

Front front brake disc corroded on inner face

front sub fame corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,507 miles

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

suspension components are corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 84,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

suspension components are corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,853 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,853 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,913 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,389 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 30 Aug 2006 30,626 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 SXJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 SXJ registered?

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

Is FE53 SXJ safe to buy?

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