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FL03 UKN

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,344 mi
Last recorded149,344 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 UKN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 149,344 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside park brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

headlamps dim

Fail 30 Dec 2025 149,344 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside park brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

headlamps dim

Pass 31 Dec 2024 143,633 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

headlamps dim

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2024 143,633 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

fuel pipes corroded

headlamps dim

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 140,352 miles

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

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 3 Jan 2024 140,352 miles

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

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Dec 2022 136,701 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

fuel pipes corroded

headlamps dim

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,537 miles

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

Front both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Offside headlamp poor image

fuel pipes corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all steering & suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 128,917 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 128,906 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides after market HIDs (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jun 2018 127,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,958 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 17 Jun 2016 120,080 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads wearing low. (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at rear joint. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs,inner surfaces corroded. (3.5.1i)

rear washer jet not working.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres,worn to 2.5mm approx.

surface rust on both rear brake discs.

Pass 6 May 2014 114,233 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,801 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 58,059 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2007 46,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,212 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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FL03 UKN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 FL03 UKN, 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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FL03 UKN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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