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FN03 ONW

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,584 mi
Last recorded188,584 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 ONW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 188,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 188,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 187,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 183,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 183,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 181,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure ABOVE REAR EXHAUST SLINCER. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 165,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 152,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,044 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 111,212 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable tofully check

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills and wheel arches unable tofully check

Fail 27 Sep 2013 100,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,740 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Corrosion/Pitting on all brake disks

Inner side walls of both front tyres have cracking in areas

Movement in bonnet when shut

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R inner tyre has deep cracking around side wall of tyre

Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,798 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Corrosion/Pitting on all brake disks

Inner side walls of both front tyres have cracking in areas

Movement in bonnet when shut

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,305 miles

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

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

abnormal wear on inner treads of rear tyres

o/s/f and n/s/f wipers torn but not affecting vision

slight cuts on inner sidewalls of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,305 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

abnormal wear on inner treads of rear tyres

o/s/f and n/s/f wipers torn but not affecting vision

slight cuts on inner sidewalls of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,511 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

small cut on inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre ,not down to cords.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,153 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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FN03 ONW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN03 ONW, 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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FN03 ONW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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