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FE03 FXU

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,144 mi
Last recorded64,144 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 FXU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,482 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,830 miles

near side and off side front inboard brake discs corroding and rusting.and wearing out inboard sides.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 42,829 miles

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

near side and off side front inboard brake discs corroding and rusting.and wearing out inboard sides.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,183 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 38,181 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 34,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,333 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,853 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 25,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,904 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,758 miles

offside wiper blade split

shallow cuts to side wall of nearside front tyre

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 12 Feb 2007 16,758 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

shallow cuts to side wall of nearside front tyre

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,926 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)

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 FXU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXU, 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 FE03 FXU registered?

FE03 FXU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FE03 FXU safe to buy?

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