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FN53 VPP

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,222 mi
Last recorded92,222 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 92,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 92,069 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Wrong size fitted correct size 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge also cracking in tread 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,657 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 85,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 78,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 78,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 71,100 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn edges less than 75% tread legal (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,486 miles

Nearside Front brake pad slight damage.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,486 miles

Nearside Front brake pad slight damage.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,851 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

welding repairs carried out to exhaust

Fail 2 Dec 2014 36,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,206 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

both rear tyres out of shape

slight blow from exhaust back box

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,339 miles

Both rear tyres feathered inner edges

Corrosion noted to inner edges of front brake disc's

O/S head lamp discoloured beam pattern OK this test

Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,825 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,297 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,803 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 14,917 miles

nearside rear tyre flat sptted boarder line pass

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 VPP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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