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FP03 GXL

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,078 mi
Last recorded110,078 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 GXL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 110,078 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 104,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,276 miles

both rear discs rusty

nearside front wheel slight distortion

orffside rear wheel slight distortion

Fail 26 Apr 2014 92,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper smeering screen

Pass 26 Apr 2014 92,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wiper smeering screen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,056 miles

All alloy wheels 'Flaking'.

Both front shocker cowlings perrishing.

Corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Front brake pads approx. 75% worn.

Rear number plate slightly wearing.

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,056 miles

All alloy wheels 'Flaking'.

Both front shocker cowlings perrishing.

Corrosion to both rear coil springs.

Front brake pads approx. 75% worn.

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

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

Rear number plate slightly wearing.

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,655 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,038 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,137 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 37,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,049 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,185 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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FP03 GXL is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP03 GXL, 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 FP03 GXL registered?

FP03 GXL is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is FP03 GXL safe to buy?

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