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FA03 GHY

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,665 mi
Last recorded140,665 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GHY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 140,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 138,345 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 138,325 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)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 134,907 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 134,893 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 130,745 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 130,745 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 119,959 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,132 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,743 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,743 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 87,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,309 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,711 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 50,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,268 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 GHY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA03 GHY, 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 GHY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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