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FP03 GWM

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 GWM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 93,659 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 89,420 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 89,420 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills obscuring full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn possible loose bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills obscuring full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,620 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,071 miles

Brake disc backplates corroding

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 62,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,716 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 61,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% o/s slow to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal spongey

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,472 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 59,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,937 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 41,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 28,794 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 28,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,815 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,023 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 17,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,330 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)

Steering Rack Rubber Mountings Have Movement But Not Excessive

Pass 21 May 2009 11,484 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,007 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 6,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,463 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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FP03 GWM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FP03 GWM, 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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FP03 GWM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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