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FB03 SXM

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,390 mi
Last recorded144,390 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 SXM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 144,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,340 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 136,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 130,447 miles

nsf wing repeator damaged

rear discs corroded

slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Dec 2015 130,447 miles

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

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

nsf wing repeator damaged

rear discs corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,312 miles

chassis areas corroded

long handbrake travel

nsf tyre on limits

osr tyre worn inner edges

slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2014 124,312 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis areas corroded

engine management lamp on

long handbrake travel

nsf tyre on limits

osr tyre worn inner edges

slight corrosion brake pipes

vsc lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,132 miles

handbrake adjust req

osr tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 114,384 miles

chipped windscreen

slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2012 114,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

chipped windscreen

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,728 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded !

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 105,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded !

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,948 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,421 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 92,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has a cut to the outer side wall but not deep enough to expose cords/plys

Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,545 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has a cut to the outer side wall but not deep enough to expose cords/plys

Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 75,834 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,437 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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FB03 SXM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FB03 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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