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FL53 OMC

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,620 mi
Last recorded117,620 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 117,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhasut box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 115,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 114,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,832 miles

centre exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 97,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Scratch across front windscreen Zone A

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,020 miles

Scratch mark across front windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,872 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,617 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,029 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,624 miles

CUT TO N/S/R TYRE

IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

JUDDER TO REAR BRAKES

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,503 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 65,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,287 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 48,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,333 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,520 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,631 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 28,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OMC is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

FL53 OMC is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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