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FX53 WWG

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WWG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads looking low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel High travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged All four wheels corroded. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads looking low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb darkened and not correctly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel High travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged All four wheels corroded. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,043 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 98,036 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,241 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside o/s/r shock weeping

exhaust blowing slightly

hand brake travel high

under trays/engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,241 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside o/s/r shock weeping

exhaust blowing slightly

hand brake travel high

under trays/engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2014 86,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,426 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,358 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,904 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,903 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,778 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake travel getting high.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 26,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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FX53 WWG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FX53 WWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 WWG registered?

FX53 WWG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is FX53 WWG safe to buy?

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