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FM03 ESF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,682 mi
Last recorded133,682 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ESF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 133,682 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 131,809 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear, also suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 131,809 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear, also suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,091 miles

corrosion to all rear suspension components

corrosion to front sub frame and suspension components

general corrosion to underside structure and components

Fail 5 Jun 2020 123,077 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to all rear suspension components

corrosion to front sub frame and suspension components

general corrosion to underside structure and components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,805 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 115,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 105,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/r brake disc`s excessively worn/pitted, brake pads only in contact with part of disc

Fail 19 Oct 2012 105,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/r brake disc`s excessively worn/pitted, brake pads only in contact with part of the disc

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,357 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 78,814 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 78,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 60,083 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 60,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ESF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

FM03 ESF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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