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FM52 NGG

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,406 mi
Last recorded179,406 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 NGG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 179,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SEVERAL PLACES MARKED WITH CHALK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 169,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 158,841 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,559 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 149,850 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 143,205 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear axle mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 134,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 134,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,835 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2015 124,835 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 122,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,848 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,858 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,287 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 95,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,182 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 47,100 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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FM52 NGG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FM52 NGG, 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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FM52 NGG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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