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D23 FKF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,771 mi
Last recorded87,771 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 FKF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,771 miles

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

Exhaust noisy

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 87,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 82,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 72,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 63,580 miles

Car has a lot of surface rust front and rear body and suspension

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 May 2018 63,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Car has a lot of surface rust front and rear body and suspension

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,560 miles

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

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

Suspension Components Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 54,550 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filler Pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 44,774 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,703 miles

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,930 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,984 miles

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

rear tyres slightl out of shape

Fail 5 Aug 2008 27,984 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightl out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,273 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,412 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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D23 FKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D23 FKF, 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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D23 FKF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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