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FL53 FCE

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FCE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 132,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 128,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 118,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 110,222 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,306 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 102,301 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,354 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 70,364 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FL53 FCE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL53 FCE, 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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What year was FL53 FCE registered?

FL53 FCE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is FL53 FCE safe to buy?

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