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FM52 UOT

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 UOT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 123,800 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 123,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,494 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour additional lamps around headlamp, both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both tinted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 109,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour additional lamps around headlamp, both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both tinted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both tinted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,647 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Passenger interior door handle missing, can still be opened

Rear lamp units/reflectors tinted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 87,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 84,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 78,620 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 72,247 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 72,246 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 70,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 64,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 59,967 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 56,650 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 56,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 52,219 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

power steering belt cracked

Pass 25 May 2011 49,816 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,551 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 46,546 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 43,359 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,462 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 UOT is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 UOT, 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 FM52 UOT registered?

FM52 UOT is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is FM52 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 UOT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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