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FL53 WLR

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,613 mi
Last recorded134,613 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 134,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessive corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

'squeak' from rear suspension, no visible faults

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 132,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,957 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 128,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 121,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 114,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,424 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,902 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,895 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,188 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,417 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 WLR is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WLR, 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 WLR is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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