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FM52 KTU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,520 mi
Last recorded57,520 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 KTU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,520 miles

front tyres slightly worn

Fail 29 Sep 2008 57,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,428 miles

rear pads req rear discs req o/s rear wheel buckled

Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,427 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads req rear discs req o/s rear wheel buckled n/s front disc on limit

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,760 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,987 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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FM52 KTU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FM52 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM52 KTU registered?

FM52 KTU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is FM52 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 KTU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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