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FN53 JXH

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,578 mi
Last recorded105,578 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JXH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,672 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 90,029 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 90,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,384 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

brake and suspension components corroded

front and rear brake discs slightly deteriorated / pitted

front wipers deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,765 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,296 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 47,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,844 miles

discs appear to be to small

front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,175 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 31,159 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,850 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,977 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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FN53 JXH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN53 JXH, 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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FN53 JXH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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