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FN53 JYY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,135 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,859 miles

All suspension components have age related corrosion

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill lips have age related corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front suspension arms slightly corroded

front and rear subframes corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,465 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offsidew Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 112,453 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offsidew Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded & Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,952 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 111,945 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside beam incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Nearside and offside brake valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,406 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall has tear but no cord exposed

Rear brake backing plates corroded

underside components has heavy scaly rust

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,404 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall has tear but no cord exposed

Rear brake backing plates corroded

underside components has heavy scaly rust

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,287 miles

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

Rear springs corroded

underside of vehicle has scaly rust

Fail 4 Nov 2019 110,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear discs corroded

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

Rear springs corroded

underside of vehicle has scaly rust

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,010 miles

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

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

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

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

lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear registration plate faded

under body and under body components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 18 Oct 2018 109,004 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear registration plate faded

under body and under body components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,930 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2017 107,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,237 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,237 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,814 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 101,066 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2013 97,242 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,012 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,361 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Recommend brake fluid flush / Brake pedal low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 74,059 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,059 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,263 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 JYY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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