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FG03 YXX

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,606 mi
Last recorded183,606 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YXX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 183,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rust hole in bottom of offside rear wheel arch underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2023 176,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 176,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 165,512 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 161,053 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rotten/holed but not near any mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,693 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 144,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,693 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,788 miles

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

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

Rear advise fuel tank corrosion around seam of tank,

Fail 13 Nov 2015 123,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads, (3.5.1g)

Front engine under trays need attention not securely fixed

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

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

Rear advise fuel tank corrosion around seam of tank,

Fail 15 Nov 2014 113,496 miles

2x rear tyres are stepping slightly

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Nov 2014 113,496 miles

2x rear tyres are stepping slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on n/s/r brake

Pass 9 Nov 2013 65,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 65,519 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,142 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 76,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,421 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,769 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,702 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 621,590 miles

n/s rear rim badly distorted

o/s rear tyre puntured

park brake high travel

Fail 4 Jun 2008 62,159 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)

n/s rear rim badly distorted

o/s rear tyre puntured

park brake high travel

Pass 6 Aug 2007 57,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Rear exhaust pipe hangers perished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,691 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,728 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly possibly mishapin g reccommend attention to tyre

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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FG03 YXX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG03 YXX, 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 FG03 YXX registered?

FG03 YXX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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