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FH53 EZA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,623 mi
Last recorded124,623 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EZA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,623 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

Fail 12 Jun 2017 124,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,090 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

handbrake effort low

Fail 9 Nov 2016 120,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,260 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 88,286 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 88,286 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,359 miles

Battery flat, alternator appears to have intermittent fault.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery flat, alternator appears to have intermittent fault.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,294 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,888 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,180 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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FH53 EZA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 EZA, 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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FH53 EZA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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