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FG53 VVK

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,463 mi
Last recorded77,463 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,463 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,057 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,905 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 73,905 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,618 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 71,618 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,136 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,048 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,009 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,009 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,338 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,356 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 54,344 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,505 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,637 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 VVK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG53 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

FG53 VVK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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