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FL53 FMU

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

204,157 mi
Last recorded204,157 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FMU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2015 204,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

VEHICLES BATTERY UNSERVICABLE

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

windscreen is cracked along lower edge (vision not affected)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 158,318 miles

management lamp on

Fail 15 Jun 2013 158,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

management lamp on

Fail 21 Apr 2012 134,685 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

front reg plate damaged

knocking noise from front of vehicle/ can be felt through suspension when vehicle on shaker plates (unable to indentify problem, underneath of vehicle shielded) REQUIRES URGENT INVESIGATION)

moderate movement in nearside front hub (suspect nut loose)REQUIRES URGENT INVESTIGATION)

undertray insecure scraping floor

Pass 21 Apr 2012 134,685 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

knocking noise from front of vehicle/ can be felt through suspension when vehicle on shaker plates (unable to indentify problem, underneath of vehicle shielded) REQUIRES URGENT INVESIGATION)

moderate movement in nearside front hub (suspect nut loose)REQUIRES URGENT INVESTIGATION)

undertray insecure scraping floor

Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 89,901 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

scratch in windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2010 89,901 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

scratch in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,552 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,181 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 24,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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 FMU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

FL53 FMU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is FL53 FMU safe to buy?

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