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FH03 VAA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,931 mi
Last recorded110,931 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VAA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2012 110,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 110,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 110,362 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 91,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 53,059 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,155 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,155 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 35,794 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 35,793 miles

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

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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FH03 VAA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH03 VAA, 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 FH03 VAA registered?

FH03 VAA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is FH03 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 VAA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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