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FN53 JZF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,343 mi
Last recorded69,343 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JZF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 69,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 68,668 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 68,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 67,892 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,433 miles

Both headlamps starting to cloud over

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,413 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 63,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear . (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear . (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 61,175 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,016 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,987 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,517 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding

o/s front tyre inner side wall perishing / spliting

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,068 miles

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

reardiscs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,981 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,274 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 JZF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FN53 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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