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FH53 OGL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 111,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at join between intermediate pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers removed ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem split (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at join between intermediate pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers removed ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem split (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 108,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 99,075 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,848 miles

both strut dust covers split

rear discs rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2012 84,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,138 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,134 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 76,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,132 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 OGL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OGL, 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 OGL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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