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FH53 GZW

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 GZW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under vehicle and components very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached offside engine undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under vehicle and components very rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside engine undertray insecure

park brake application uneven

rear under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2019 104,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside engine undertray insecure

park brake application uneven

rear under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2019 104,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake calliper damp

offside front brake calliper damp

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,700 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety tank filler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rusty on underside

Fail 24 Jul 2018 95,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel filler pipe/hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake backing plate corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides corroded by subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler pipework corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pip corroded , borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded , borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced badly corroded by trailing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body generally corroded underside (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear suspension parts generally corroded underside

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight brake pedal creep but only whilst stationary

Fail 9 Aug 2017 94,158 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion body generally corroded underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe generally badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension parts generally all corroded underside

noise from belt area underbonnet

Pass 22 Aug 2016 93,063 miles

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

service brake pedal has considerable travel and only small reserve

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,272 miles

Brake pad retaining pins on both rear brake calipers corroded

Nearside Front splits to tyre inner sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded maximum limit allowed is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,121 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 87,121 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,809 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,878 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,488 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 GZW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red 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 FH53 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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