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FY53 LWJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 113,287 miles

Front brake discs corroded and piited

Front registration plate in poor condition

Nearside rear brake slightly binding and brake has signs of being overheated

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2015 113,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs corroded and piited

Front registration plate in poor condition

Nearside rear brake slightly binding and brake has signs of being overheated

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2014 103,453 miles

Front registration plate in poor condition

Park brake mechanism out of adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,336 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,336 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,658 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,098 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,670 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,009 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LWJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

FY53 LWJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is FY53 LWJ safe to buy?

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