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FA03 YCN

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,102 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,986 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 120,864 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,050 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,961 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 106,126 miles

engine management light remains on

Fail 1 May 2013 106,126 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light remains on

Pass 9 May 2012 100,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 95,255 miles

front wiper blades juddering and starting to smear

offside rear tyre badly cracking and splitting 205/50v16

Pass 7 May 2010 89,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre split and cracking but no plys or cords visible

Pass 11 May 2009 84,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 80,436 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 75,319 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 69,647 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 YCN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA03 YCN registered?

FA03 YCN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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