MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Both subframes heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel filler corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody corrosion
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?
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FY53 NEU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 NEU, 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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FY53 NEU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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