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FC03 UGJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,076 mi
Last recorded141,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 141,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle rusting

Pass 6 Apr 2022 127,938 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 127,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield Insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,291 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 122,291 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,931 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,958 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,315 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,937 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,609 miles

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

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

rear blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,408 miles

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

o/s/r brake calpier draging

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,619 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)

front brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 30,100 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 UGJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGJ, 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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What year was FC03 UGJ registered?

FC03 UGJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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