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ML53FZC
2003 TOYOTA CELICA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1794cc
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- Registration ML53FZC
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model CELICA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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- Expired 23 Jul 2025
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,395 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 125,395 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,387 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,692 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023 23 Jun 202610 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,419 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,407 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside /nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Headlamp lens seriously defective offside / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,136 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Osf tyre wearing inner and outer edge
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,717 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,082 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)
27 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks in treads (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- rear brake application uneven N/s 76 o/s 46 (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Alty belt split
- Oil level low
- O/s rear brake discs pitted
- Nearside Rear Brake sticking slightly
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,060 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front tyre at n/s approaching wear bars
11 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,486 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 23 Jun 20264 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
28 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,040 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2014 23 Jun 20263 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,129 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 23 Jun 202628 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,255 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2012 23 Jun 20261 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,523 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2011 23 Jun 20262 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,029 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010 23 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,036 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 23 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,036 MI
23 Jun 202613 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,194 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2008 23 Jun 202614 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,032 MI
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ML53FZC was registered on 2003-09-30
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