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FE53 ZYJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 130,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 120,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 120,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,180 miles

Both front headlight lenses are hazy, beam pattern is correct

nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,328 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 104,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,458 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,122 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 99,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,547 miles

plastic covers fitted to o/s n/s outer sills also underside front

Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,909 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,179 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)

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 ZYJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

FE53 ZYJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FE53 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 ZYJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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