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FY53 JVG

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,373 mi
Last recorded142,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 142,373 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights have product not affecting light (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion near mirror

Offside Rear Inner inner wheel arch has corrosion (not excessive)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 142,373 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights have product not affecting light (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes have slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Front small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion near mirror

Offside Rear Inner inner wheel arch has corrosion (not excessive)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 134,073 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 129,781 miles

Both front tyres cracking on inner tread

Fail 17 May 2017 129,772 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking on inner tread

Pass 13 May 2016 126,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 123,266 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 116,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,119 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight plat

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit, cracking in tread area

Fail 30 May 2013 107,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 94,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,377 miles

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

front brake pads

rear wiper blade

Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,414 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,292 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 34,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,823 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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FY53 JVG 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 82.4%.

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 FY53 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

FY53 JVG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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