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FE03 FYV

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,124 mi
Last recorded151,124 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 FYV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 151,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 150,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 129,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,162 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 117,162 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,821 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 109,732 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,520 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,002 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 89,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,448 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,448 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,989 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front tyre cut in outer wall not exposing cords

near side rear brake disc corroded

off side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 21,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 18,186 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,186 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 14,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight judder at offside front brake

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 FYV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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