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FM03 KXF

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,206 mi
Last recorded127,206 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 127,206 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 May 2018 127,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 122,615 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,106 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking slightly in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and Nearside outer sills covered by plastic trim can not check

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension arms, anti roll bar and drop links corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2016 118,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking slightly in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and Nearside outer sills covered by plastic trim can not check

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension arms, anti roll bar and drop links corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 113,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 113,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 109,349 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 104,657 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 103,378 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 98,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,229 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,078 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 58,688 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 KXF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

FM03 KXF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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