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FD03 VCN

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,386 mi
Last recorded128,386 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VCN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 128,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 118,092 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 112,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 107,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 102,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 98,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,104 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,672 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,793 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 70,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 65,660 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 65,660 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 61,222 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 May 2012 56,429 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 51,434 miles

slight brake imbalance on front axle

Pass 15 May 2010 48,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,080 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 45,080 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,759 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres have slight cuts in side wall

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 VCN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD03 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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