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FM03 AZL

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 AZL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,059 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing thin

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,835 miles

distortion of both rear tyres.

rusted suspension components.

Pass 23 May 2013 70,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

Pass 25 May 2012 64,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,814 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,629 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,630 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 44,630 miles

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

o/s wiper is split & n/s is not clearing fully but still ok

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2007 31,887 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,466 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 25,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FM03 AZL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM03 AZL, 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 FM03 AZL registered?

FM03 AZL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FM03 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 AZL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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