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FA03 MHX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,758 mi
Last recorded104,758 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MHX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 104,758 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2016 104,758 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,355 miles

Centre exhaust damaged

fuel tank damaged

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 19 Oct 2015 94,355 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,286 miles

o/s/f tyre valve split and perished

screen chipped

Fail 27 Oct 2014 83,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre valve split and perished

screen chipped

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,398 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

centre silencer damaged

n/s/f wiper split

n/s/r seatbelt stiff to release

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,892 miles

center pipe damaged

stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,744 miles

exhaust damage ( mid )

front discs in poor condition

front pads getting low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,678 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 37,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

exhaust center box damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre silencer damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,453 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre silencer damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,049 miles

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit on inside edge pirelli p zero 205/45 zr 17

Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,961 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,085 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,624 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MHX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MHX, 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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What year was FA03 MHX registered?

FA03 MHX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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