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FA03 BWD

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,251 mi
Last recorded121,251 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 BWD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,251 miles

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 119,690 miles

both front shock absorbers dust covers starting to deteriorate

front suspension struts, front hubs, front suspension lower arms, rear subframe, rear suspension arms, front/ rear antiroll bars and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear brake discs inner surfaces, front/ rear brake hoses ferrules, rear metal brake unions, rear metal brake pipes and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,806 miles

both front shock absorbers dust covers starting to deteriorate

front suspension struts, front hubs, front suspension lower arms, rear subframe, rear suspension arms, front/ rear antiroll bars and rear chassis starting to rust

rear brake discs, front/ rear brake hoses ferrules, rear metal brake unions, rear metal brake pipes and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,086 miles

front suspension struts, front hubs, front suspension lower wishbones, rear subframe, rear suspension arms, front/ rear antiroll bars and rear chassis starting to rust

front/ rear brake hoses ferrules, rear metal brake pipes unions and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish, tread worn to 2.5mm and outer sidewall slight damage

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,595 miles

front suspension struts, front hubs, rear suspension coil springs, rear subframe, front/ rear antiroll bars, front suspension lower wishbones, rear suspension arms, rear chassis and brakes backing plates starting to rust

nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish, tread worn to 3mm and outer sidewall small cuts

nearside rear brake and nearside front brake slight binding

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,458 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

nearside front tyre outer side wall small cuts

rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, front suspension lower wishbones, front suspension struts, front hubs, rear subframe, rear chassis and brake backing plates starting to rust

Fail 30 Sep 2020 112,458 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

nearside front tyre outer side wall small cuts

rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, front suspension lower wishbones, front suspension struts, front hubs, rear subframe, rear chassis and brake backing plates starting to rust

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,832 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

rear exhaust box slight leak

rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, front suspension lower wishbones, front suspension struts, front hubs, rear subframe, rear chassis and brake backing plates starting to rust

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,895 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, front suspension lower wishbones, front suspension struts, front hubs, rear subframe, rear chassis and brake backing plates starting to rust

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,810 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, rear suspension arms, front suspension lower wishbones, front hubs and brake backing plates starting to rust

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,230 miles

front suspension lower wishbones, front hubs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,890 miles

front lower wishbones, front hubs and front anti roll bar surface rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs, rear anti roll bar and rear suspension arms surface rust

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,620 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear suspension arms surface rusting

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,169 miles

suspension surface rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,758 miles

rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and suspension arms starting to rust

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,671 miles

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

nearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge

offside front and both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads worn to 2mm

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,402 miles

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge and 2mm on inner edge

offside front brake slight binding

offside front tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm on edges

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear tyres starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,073 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,323 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and outer edge starting to wear

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 3mm on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm on edges

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,370 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,723 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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FA03 BWD 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 95.2%.

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 FA03 BWD, 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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FA03 BWD is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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