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FIL 4327

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 4327
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 140,949 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs lipped

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2023 140,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (nail in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs lipped

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,178 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

fuel filler neck corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2021 120,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear boot struts weak

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wiper slightly smearing

hand brake has little reserve travel

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,099 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear boot struts weak

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,919 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear boot struts weak

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (slightly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) wearing uneven slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) cracking not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

auxlilary belt slightly deteriorated

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,036 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (slightly corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) wearing uneven slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) cracking not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

auxlilary belt slightly deteriorated

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2018 74,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,738 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,946 miles

Damage to N/S/R tyre outer wall.

N/S/R brake slightly binding on.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,448 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres slightly perished

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,893 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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FIL 4327 is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FIL 4327, 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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FIL 4327 is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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