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FG03 OPU

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,217 mi
Last recorded110,217 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OPU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 110,217 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 109,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 109,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 108,862 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 108,819 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.857 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.800 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 725 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 108,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,186 miles

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

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

both front rims are slightly buckled

mil and vsc lamps are on

Fail 3 Oct 2013 83,186 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both front rims are slightly buckled

mil and vsc lamps are on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,552 miles

offside and nearside front windows are tinted

Fail 30 Aug 2012 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside and nearside front windows are tinted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,509 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 67,502 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,246 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,246 miles

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

Cuts in n/s/r tyre side wall .

Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,980 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 OPU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FG03 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 OPU registered?

FG03 OPU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is FG03 OPU safe to buy?

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