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FA52 UCF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,041 mi
Last recorded130,041 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,041 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 129,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 125,029 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 125,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 114,689 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 114,496 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

*** ADDED 2.5 LTRS OF ENGINE OIL !! ***

*** ENGINE SMOKING ***

*** REAR TYRES WORN STEPPED ON INNER EDGES / NOISEY?? ***

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 96,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,995 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,830 miles

Hand brake travel a bit long still a little reserve left

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,830 miles

Hand brake travel a bit long still a little reserve left

Fail 5 Apr 2007 56,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,367 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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FA52 UCF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA52 UCF, 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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FA52 UCF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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