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FM03 LWN

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,157 mi
Last recorded116,157 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 LWN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,157 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 105,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,730 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs displaying wear/corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2018 101,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread/worn inner edge poor condition

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,966 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,966 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,325 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 65,325 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,857 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,999 miles

o/s/f brake binding very slightly - not affecting brake readings

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,407 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,042 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,130 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 LWN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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