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FM03 ERU

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,162 mi
Last recorded129,162 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ERU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 129,162 miles

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

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

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

lots of corrosion underneath on floor and componants

Pass 22 Jan 2018 128,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding when spun by hand

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 128,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding when spun by hand

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,744 miles

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and close to legal limit

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge and on 2mm

Fail 9 Jan 2016 115,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge and on 2mm

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge and on 2mm

Pass 10 Jan 2015 104,868 miles

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 10 Jan 2015 104,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,693 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,866 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,866 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 77,391 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 68,342 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,243 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 57,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 38,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,787 miles

hand brake comes up high

slight play in o/s and n/s front roll bar link †arms

various small chips in windscreen

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 ERU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ERU, 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 FM03 ERU registered?

FM03 ERU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FM03 ERU safe to buy?

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