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FG03 OSW

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,593 mi
Last recorded73,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 OSW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 73,593 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 72,162 miles

Underside of vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,701 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,444 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 69,444 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Sil corroded but not within 30cm of any structural component

Fail 3 Dec 2020 67,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Sil corroded but not within 30cm of any structural component

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 May 2019 65,900 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 61,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 58,316 miles

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 55,295 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 51,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,815 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,128 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,712 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 16,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 May 2009 16,156 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 21 May 2008 11,659 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 7,090 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 6,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 6,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,099 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 OSW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

FG03 OSW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 OSW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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