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FD03 VXB

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,103 mi
Last recorded159,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VXB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 159,103 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 159,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 147,082 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged & offside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged & offside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer cv boot leaking slightly

offside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Fail 11 Jun 2016 147,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML lamp illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged & offside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged & offside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer cv boot leaking slightly

offside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,201 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 136,201 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 136,181 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper blade splitting

oil level below min

sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 14 May 2014 128,868 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 128,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 118,925 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 118,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 104,817 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 104,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 92,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 92,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 83,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 83,769 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 54,585 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 54,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 47,333 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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FD03 VXB 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 50%.

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

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