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FB03 KVF

2003 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,955 mi
Last recorded178,955 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 KVF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 178,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 177,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 174,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 165,147 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

many rear suspension components are corroded

poor beam pattern in headlamps

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 165,147 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

battery no charging light on

poor beam pattern in headlamps

Pass 26 Feb 2021 164,738 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 164,738 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 163,743 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2019 158,804 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 158,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 152,636 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre bold on inner edge close to cords

Fail 26 Feb 2018 152,636 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre bold on inner edge close to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,710 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 146,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 141,865 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 141,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,264 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 137,264 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Jan 2014 132,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 132,289 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seat base lose/ insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2013 128,390 miles

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

top with engine oil 1 lire

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

top with engine oil 1 lire

Pass 7 Jul 2011 118,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 111,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 104,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 96,557 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 90,735 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 88,674 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is ON the legal limit

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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FB03 KVF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FB03 KVF, 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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FB03 KVF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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