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FG53 OUP

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,744 mi
Last recorded165,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 165,744 miles

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

Offside Front kerb damage to o/s/f rim & tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2017 165,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front kerb damage to o/s/f rim & tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 153,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre has age related deterioration

nsr tyre worn and perished

oil residue

osf tyre marked like it has been run flat on inner side wall

signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2015 153,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsf tyre has age related deterioration

nsr tyre worn and perished

oil residue

osf tyre marked like it has been run flat on inner side wall

signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2014 141,660 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 141,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

on emissions test vehicle temp gauge went to red / engine started to runn erraticly - emissions test aborted

Pass 21 Aug 2013 137,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 124,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 108,998 miles

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

brake pedal travel long

n/s/f tyre on 3mm 205/50/16 w

Fail 6 Aug 2011 108,996 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal travel long

n/s/f tyre on 3mm 205/50/16 w

Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,791 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 93,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,140 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre just 1,6mm+starting to wear out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,554 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,921 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 OUP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OUP, 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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FG53 OUP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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