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FJ53 OGZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,441 mi
Last recorded73,441 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OGZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s o/s rear suspension arms corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,439 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s o/s rear suspension arms corroded

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

o/s/f tyre heavily perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,707 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

n/s wiper blade is split

Pass 2 May 2014 68,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

n/s/r tyre begining to perish

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate loose

plastic sill trims fitted

slight cracks in tread pattern on n/s/r tyre

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 27 Apr 2013 61,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate loose

plastic sill trims fitted

slight cracks in tread pattern on n/s/r tyre

slight movement in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 19 Apr 2012 57,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking in pattern & side wall

plasyic sill trims fitted

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 18 Apr 2012 57,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracking in pattern & side wall

plasyic sill trims fitted

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,414 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,088 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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FJ53 OGZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ53 OGZ, 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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FJ53 OGZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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