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FY03 CRK

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,116 mi
Last recorded169,116 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 CRK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 169,116 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 169,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 154,385 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 154,385 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

handbrake has excessive travel

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Aug 2019 138,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2019 138,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 132,502 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 132,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,827 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,798 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 101,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 91,095 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,673 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 74,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,040 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,846 miles

Battery is in poor condition and leaking acid

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2008 65,846 miles

Battery is in poor condition and leaking acid

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,536 miles

battery leaking acid

both front tyres low on tread (nearside front: 2mm, offside front: 3mm)

engine oil leaks

long handbrake travel

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

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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FY03 CRK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 CRK, 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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FY03 CRK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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