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FD03 MBF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

174,560 mi
Last recorded174,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MBF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 174,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 173,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 172,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 170,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 170,648 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 170,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 162,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 162,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 162,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 153,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 153,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 148,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,904 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 129,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,619 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 124,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,570 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,570 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,368 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,538 miles

exhaust rear section has minor leak(pipe to rear box cracked)

rear coil springs corroded

slight noise from clutch release bearing

slight rotational noise from both rear wheels

small cut in offside front inner tyre wall

uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,538 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust rear section has minor leak(pipe to rear box cracked)

rear coil springs corroded

slight noise from clutch release bearing

slight rotational noise from both rear wheels

small cut in offside front inner tyre wall

suspect inner front brake pads low,unable to visually check

uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,495 miles

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

light corrosion to exhaust system

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,334 miles

Rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

minor water ingress to rear number plate but not obscuring lettering

Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

minor water ingress to rear number plate but not obscuring lettering

Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,870 miles

Both rear tyres inner shoulders distorting

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FD03 MBF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FD03 MBF, 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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FD03 MBF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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