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FM03 AZN

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,466 mi
Last recorded137,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 AZN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 137,466 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 132,939 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 132,939 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 125,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 118,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,622 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Jun 2019 95,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,308 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 68,416 miles

front wheel rims badly damaged

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn edges

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 26 May 2015 68,416 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on

front wheel rims badly damaged

nearside front tyre 2mm and worn edges

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,425 miles

all wheel rims dented

Pass 16 May 2013 59,712 miles

all wheel rims dented

rear brake pads low

rear number plate faded

washers poor

Fail 16 May 2013 59,710 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all wheel rims dented

rear brake pads low

rear number plate faded

washers poor

Fail 30 May 2012 58,999 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 58,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 57,472 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,752 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,752 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,760 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,173 miles

N/s headlamp dip beam aim on lower limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,981 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,966 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,966 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,096 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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FM03 AZN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AZN, 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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FM03 AZN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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