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FG03 ONU

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,313 mi
Last recorded125,313 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ONU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 125,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front side wing slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 116,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake lever near end of travel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake Lever Near End Of Reserve Travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,808 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,125 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect/noisy (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust fouling subframe

Fail 23 Mar 2016 96,120 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing calliper lug broken (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect/noisy (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust fouling subframe

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,473 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,350 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 73,350 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,746 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,362 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 19,164 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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FG03 ONU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FG03 ONU, 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 FG03 ONU registered?

FG03 ONU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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