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FN53 KDX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 KDX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 165,288 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 162,410 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 162,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 162,346 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S both manufactured in 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 155,713 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 155,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 151,198 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 139,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 123,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,931 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 113,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 102,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 95,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 81,293 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high handbrake travel

stone chips to windscreen

very slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,040 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 KDX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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