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CA03 FPU

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FPU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 127,745 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 122,171 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn perished and side walls split

n/s front side light dim

unable to see outer sills

wiper blades split

Fail 30 Jan 2015 122,134 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn perished and side walls split

n/s front side light dim

unable to see outer sills

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,574 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 110,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 103,916 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,216 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 93,216 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,381 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 76,508 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 56,351 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,380 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 39,380 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,411 miles

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

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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CA03 FPU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CA03 FPU, 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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CA03 FPU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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