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FH53 JUK

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,899 mi
Last recorded159,899 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 159,899 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 159,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 154,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 154,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 151,246 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 151,214 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,331 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 129,331 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,576 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,122 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 89,651 miles

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

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,638 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 79,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,523 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 56,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,848 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,516 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,253 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,159 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,246 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 JUK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JUK, 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 JUK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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