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FA03 YEB

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

153,689 mi
Last recorded153,689 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 153,689 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *all 4 tyres cracking* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 153,689 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *all 4 tyres cracking* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 153,684 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides no pattern both sides opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres severe cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres getting close to the minimum tread limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 143,743 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 126,583 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 119,246 miles

General vehicle undercarriage, subframes and suspension parts rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 119,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General vehicle undercarriage, subframes and suspension parts rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,031 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,689 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 98,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,549 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 82,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,360 miles

drivers side wiper leaving slight water mark on screen

Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to bodywork and wheels

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wiper rusty

stonechips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to bodywork and wheels

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wiper rusty

stonechips on windscreen

various suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,471 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,155 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,279 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,298 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,779 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 YEB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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