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FX03 ZBF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,340 mi
Last recorded94,340 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 ZBF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 94,340 miles

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 94,207 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,334 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,313 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 67,300 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,166 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,366 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front wing damage

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,438 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 46,377 miles

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smear the screen

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 May 2009 42,948 miles

Nearside front slight brake bind

Fail 6 May 2009 42,934 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

offside front brake is slightly binding on

offside rear brake is slightly binding on

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,425 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2008 40,408 miles

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

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front tyre is getting low on the tread

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,730 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,038 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 26,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FX03 ZBF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FX03 ZBF, 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 FX03 ZBF registered?

FX03 ZBF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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