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FL53 HLU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,696 mi
Last recorded118,696 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 HLU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2021 118,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2020 110,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 110,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (Both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 110,651 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2019 107,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre at 10 PSI adjusted pressure

Fail 12 May 2018 104,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Lever travel too high (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre at 10 PSI adjusted pressure

Pass 16 May 2017 101,840 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 101,840 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,639 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 92,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,462 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,721 miles

slight grating noise from nearside rear brakes.

nearside rear brake disc outter surface has excessive corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,661 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 75,661 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,972 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,108 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 HLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLU, 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 HLU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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