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FH52 ARU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,399 mi
Last recorded182,399 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ARU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 182,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 177,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 169,582 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 169,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 158,549 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 158,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

mil light on

Pass 17 Feb 2016 155,058 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 155,014 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 150,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 141,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 133,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,679 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 121,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,921 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 99,390 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 99,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,188 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 83,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,763 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 65,137 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

ENG COVERS==OSR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE==LAMBDA HARD TO GETB THROUGH

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,921 miles

engine covered== slight separation to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,752 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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FH52 ARU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FH52 ARU, 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 FH52 ARU registered?

FH52 ARU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is FH52 ARU safe to buy?

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