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FY53 OSB

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,214 mi
Last recorded146,214 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 OSB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 146,214 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 144,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 143,104 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,106 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 123,498 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014
Fail 15 Mar 2014

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,791 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 100,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,970 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 66,966 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,283 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,052 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 OSB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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