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FH53 FBL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,574 mi
Last recorded144,574 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 144,574 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 134,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,830 miles

All 4 roadwheels slightly distorted

Aux drivebelt cracked

Both rear brake pipes corroded

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

Front shockabsorber gaiters split

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 18 Feb 2013 129,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

All 4 roadwheels slightly distorted

Aux drivebelt cracked

Both rear brake pipes corroded

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

Front shockabsorber gaiters split

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 31 Dec 2011 124,755 miles

All road wheels have slight distortion

o/s & n/s rear tyres low on tread on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 119,220 miles

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

Rear wheels slightly buckled on inside rim

Pass 16 Jan 2010 114,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 109,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 101,635 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 88,533 miles

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

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 FBL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FH53 FBL, 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 FH53 FBL registered?

FH53 FBL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is FH53 FBL safe to buy?

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