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FL53 MMX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,199 mi
Last recorded196,199 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 196,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 194,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 194,584 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2015 184,775 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application

Fail 29 May 2014 171,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 171,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 156,983 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 156,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 140,953 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattling

front and rear brake discs corroded

front number plate cracked

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 124,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 105,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 105,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,574 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 86,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,289 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,190 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 41,190 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,790 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Small stone chip in windscreen zone B

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 MMX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

FL53 MMX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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