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FE03 FYL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,135 mi
Last recorded37,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 37,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 36,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to lower arms

Corrosion to shock bodies

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2025 36,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to lower arms

Corrosion to shock bodies

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2023 36,622 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,832 miles

Corrosion to front lower arms

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 7 Apr 2021 34,279 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 34,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension arms corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,116 miles

General Corrosion to suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,383 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f fog light not working

rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,958 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 20,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres badly perished and beginning to split Date stamped 2002!!

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 9,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,334 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,849 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 6,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 4,539 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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FE03 FYL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE03 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

FE03 FYL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is FE03 FYL safe to buy?

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