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SC53 FHP

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FHP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 93,469 miles

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jul 2021 93,466 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,809 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,952 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,053 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cut in o/s tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 59,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Small cut in o/s tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,303 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,303 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all three wipers smearing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,638 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE AN IMBALLANCE OF 22%

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Fail 1 Dec 2011 46,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FRONT BRAKES HAVE AN IMBALLANCE OF 22%

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/3/3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,411 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,703 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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SC53 FHP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC53 FHP, 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 SC53 FHP registered?

SC53 FHP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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