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FL53 FKX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,109 mi
Last recorded123,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FKX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 123,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,865 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 116,865 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 106,063 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 106,063 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 99,858 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 88,624 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,808 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,808 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,315 miles

offside parking brake performance reduced

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,624 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2008 52,657 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,808 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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FL53 FKX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FL53 FKX, 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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FL53 FKX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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