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FH52 NWO

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,902 mi
Last recorded90,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 NWO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 90,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust blow centre

rear subframe and component's corroded

sills repaired, unable to inspect fully due to undersealing job

Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

sills corroded

vehicle undersealed (rear area)

Fail 3 Jan 2025 89,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 87,635 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

REAR TYRES PERISHING

STONECHIP TO WINDSCREEN

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Fail 4 Jan 2024 87,635 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

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

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING

STONECHIP TO WINDSCREEN

VEHICLE UNDERSEALED

Pass 7 Jan 2023 86,059 miles

ADDITIONAL WIRING POORLY SECURED IN ENGINE BAY

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERVEHICLE

Fail 14 Dec 2022 85,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,328 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,387 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

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))

inner sills corroded but not excessive

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 10 Dec 2019 80,387 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

inner sills corroded but not excessive

sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Dec 2018 76,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,028 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 68,144 miles

Front Engine undershield fitted at the time of test

Offside Front Wiring next to steering column coupling at risk of damage or fouling the steering column

Offside Rear Parking brake may need adjustment or repair, almost a failure for little or no effort

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,536 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,168 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,941 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 46,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,770 miles

brake fluid slightly low inbetween max and min.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,276 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 33,276 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,265 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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FH52 NWO is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH52 NWO, 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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FH52 NWO is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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