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FM03 UTB

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,519 mi
Last recorded96,519 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,015 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,074 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,899 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres 3mm

tail gate rams unserviceable

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,393 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tailgate rams weak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,116 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mnm

Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm

Fail 31 Jul 2017 72,319 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,492 miles

Both front strut dust boots perrished

NSR coil spring corroded

Rear brake pads about 4mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Slight corrosion to some exhaust parts

Some surface corrosion to underneath vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,487 miles

Front front brake binding Both NS and OS Front (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both front strut dust boots perrished

NSR coil spring corroded

Rear brake pads about 4mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Slight corrosion to some exhaust parts

Some surface corrosion to underneath vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,734 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind

Exhaust corroded

Front strut dust covers no longer prevent the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 68,734 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind

Exhaust corroded

Front strut dust covers no longer prevent the ingress of dirt

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 65,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,274 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system has corrosion throughout

Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system has corrosion throughout

Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,226 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,865 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 39,287 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 25,452 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 25 Aug 2006 25,452 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 UTB is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is FM03 UTB safe to buy?

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