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FH53 WRO

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,146 mi
Last recorded136,146 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 WRO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 136,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 120,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 117,081 miles

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

Malfunction indicator light is displayed.

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 9 May 2018 117,081 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak.

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

Malfunction indicator light is displayed.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 101,358 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 87,296 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 74,443 miles

Handbrake has maximum travel...

N/s/f brake is binding..

N/s/f tyre is low to minimum limit...

N/s/r brake is binding!..

N/s/r handbrake shows minimal effort...

N/s/r tyre is low to minimum limit...

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,051 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,330 miles

front pads wearing low...(inner pads on 1.5mm limit!)..

Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,890 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 WRO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WRO, 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 WRO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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