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FL53 ZRE

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 ZRE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,331 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 103,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,861 miles

under car surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,480 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,696 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,229 miles

front and rear brake disks corroding

general light corrosion front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside rear brake slight fluctuation on application

offside front and spare tyre depth very low

Pass 25 Oct 2018 71,543 miles

advise remove items from rear view mirror

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front tyres tread depth low and perishing on tread area. 205/45/17.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 71,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise remove items from rear view mirror

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside front tyres tread depth low and perishing on tread area. 205/45/17.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,138 miles

Central Front tyre outer side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear disks corroding slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,338 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 32,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers wiper split

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 28,236 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,929 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 14,769 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 14,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,554 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 ZRE is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?

FL53 ZRE is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is FL53 ZRE safe to buy?

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