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FY03 MPX

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,972 mi
Last recorded153,972 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 MPX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,972 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 144,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 144,207 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 137,488 miles

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

Central Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 127,138 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,923 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,839 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 121,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,357 miles

both rear closing panels and both rear chassis rails slighty corroded

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

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

front and rear number plate slighty discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front disc wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Sep 2012 117,357 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear closing panels and both rear chassis rails slighty corroded

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

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

front and rear number plate slighty discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front disc wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,037 miles

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

both front discs slighty worn

both rear discs slighty worn

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2011 89,037 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front discs slighty worn

both rear discs slighty worn

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2009 80,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,744 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,668 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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FY03 MPX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY03 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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