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FJ03 OLW

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,458 mi
Last recorded83,458 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OLW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 83,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,413 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 78,413 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,665 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 71,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,183 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED UNABLE TO CHECK FOR WHEEL BEARING NOISE

REAR PADS WORN

UNDER VEHICLE SUSENSION COMPONANTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,382 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake binding

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,912 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,982 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

a/v rear brakes binding

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,881 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes have slight bind

side skirts fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,183 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 28,183 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,694 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,552 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,085 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2008 18,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,450 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 15,446 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,547 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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FJ03 OLW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ03 OLW, 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 FJ03 OLW registered?

FJ03 OLW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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