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FE03 ANU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,184 mi
Last recorded183,184 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ANU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 183,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 178,079 miles

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 29 Sep 2020 178,078 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake sensor (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 169,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket broken

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 159,961 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp bracket broken

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,654 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 138,145 miles

light underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2016 138,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

light underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 125,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 125,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,429 miles

Cut in O/S/R tyre outer wall

Cuts in N/S/R tyre outer wall

Fail 13 Sep 2012 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Cut in O/S/R tyre outer wall

Cuts in N/S/R tyre outer wall

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,842 miles

All four brake discs corroded on friction face

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 89,842 miles

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

All four brake discs corroded on friction face

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Off side front wiper clip loose but not likely to come adrift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,460 miles

advise all 4 brake discs corroded on braking surface area

advse nearside rear road wheel very very slightlt buckled

Fail 9 Sep 2010 77,460 miles

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

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

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

advise all 4 brake discs corroded on braking surface area

advse nearside rear road wheel very very slightlt buckled

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 57,850 miles

light scratching of the windscreen by nearside front wiper not affecting visability

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,245 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FE03 ANU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FE03 ANU, 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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FE03 ANU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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