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FG53 OUB

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,220 mi
Last recorded171,220 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OUB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 171,220 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 170,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 169,959 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak under the gearbox ()

under seal wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,933 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

items removed from drivers view

Fail 7 Sep 2015 149,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

items removed from drivers view

Pass 15 Aug 2014 135,507 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW + PERISHED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY HIGH

Pass 10 Sep 2013 123,167 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 123,167 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

no oil in engine

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,471 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust sheild loose

Fail 16 Oct 2012 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust sheild loose

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,831 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 88,830 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2010 74,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 101,713 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 20 Oct 2008 101,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs scored

Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,335 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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FG53 OUB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG53 OUB, 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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What year was FG53 OUB registered?

FG53 OUB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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