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FA03 MHM

2003 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,920 mi
Last recorded150,920 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MHM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 150,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2023 133,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle under body corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 129,552 miles

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

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear light units wrapped (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,450 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,738 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 117,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

General corroded under the vehicle front to rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 100,566 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp output deteriorated but not seriously reduced

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no access to rear seats at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2019 100,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2018 98,325 miles

front sidelight incorrect colour, led type

headlamp aims have secondary light patch on right hand side

Fail 30 Mar 2018 98,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

rear brakes noisy

no access to rear seats at time of test

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front sidelight incorrect colour, led type

headlamp aims have secondary light patch on right hand side

Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect spot of light in the "red zone" (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative after market HID kit installed (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect spot of light in the "red zone" (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative after market HID kit installed (1.7.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box + metal hangers corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

front wiper blades smeering

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,202 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

wipers struggle to clear screen due to being excessively soiled with bird droppings

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,847 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,615 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,615 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,390 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 MHM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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