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FH52 ULZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,362 mi
Last recorded165,362 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ULZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 165,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washers getting weak

Fail 29 Dec 2022 165,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges+cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washers getting weak

Pass 23 Dec 2021 159,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 159,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +sills+front crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 158,260 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 158,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 155,996 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,suspension components corroding,o/s headlamp poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2018 152,576 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 152,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,814 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 141,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on suspension components.

front & rear brake pads low

Pass 1 May 2015 131,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 115,177 miles

near side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,438 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,365 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,426 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 86,573 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,552 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 78,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,884 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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FH52 ULZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FH52 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

FH52 ULZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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