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FG53 VUD

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,292 mi
Last recorded123,292 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 123,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

very dry and scaly advise to wax oil

Fail 20 Dec 2018 123,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

very dry and scaly advise to wax oil

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,916 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 119,915 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,378 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 116,378 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,771 miles

both n/s tyres perished and cracking with age also on 3mm

rear number plate cracked but not likely to be mis-read

Fail 9 Dec 2013 99,771 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s tyres perished and cracking with age also on 3mm

rear number plate cracked but not likely to be mis-read

Pass 1 Dec 2012 95,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery clamp loose

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,609 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs areslightly pitted and worn

rear heat shield is insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,351 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 77,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,557 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 59,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,031 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2006 29,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 29,710 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 VUD is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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