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FC03 HNZ

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HNZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,137 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre too rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s . n/s worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various body and chassis areas coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s body is damaged

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Fail 18 Oct 2019 105,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s body is damaged

various chassis and body areas have coroded

various steering braking and suspension components have coroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,317 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 103,317 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,387 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 100,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SUSPENSION UNITS ;and mounting area, light corrosion>rear

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,043 miles

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 97,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion various areas (6.1.B.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,637 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,582 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,281 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 68,417 miles

both rear tyres perished/side walls cracking

both rear tyres wearing uneaven on inner edges

off side wiper blade slightly smearing (replaced 24" blade fitted)

rear brake discs pitted/corroded slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2010 68,417 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/side walls cracking

both rear tyres wearing uneaven on inner edges

off side wiper blade slightly smearing (replaced 24" blade fitted)

rear brake discs pitted/corroded slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2009 62,447 miles

near side rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

off side rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2008 53,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,855 miles

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

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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FC03 HNZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FC03 HNZ, 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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FC03 HNZ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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