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FY53 GVW

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,787 mi
Last recorded154,787 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GVW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 154,787 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

General corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2017 149,650 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 144,498 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 144,498 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 140,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 140,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 134,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 134,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 120,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2012 120,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,947 miles

heavy corrosion on n/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Jan 2011 103,945 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

heavy corrosion on n/s/f wheel

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,522 miles

o/s/f tyre cut

Fail 27 Jan 2010 86,522 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre cut

Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,172 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,214 miles

front screen scratched but not obscuring vision

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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FY53 GVW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY53 GVW, 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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What year was FY53 GVW registered?

FY53 GVW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FY53 GVW safe to buy?

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