MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
management lamp on
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
scratch in windscreen
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear wiper split
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FL53 FMU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 September 2003.
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