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FY03 XGS

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,295 mi
Last recorded143,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 XGS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 143,295 miles

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

exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

Fail 28 Jun 2019 143,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,075 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates (3.1.9)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear back plates (3.1.9)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,460 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 83,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,020 miles

object in nsr tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,608 miles

front tyres getting low

object innsr tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,575 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low

object innsr tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 61,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,471 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 37,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,484 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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FY03 XGS is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XGS, 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 FY03 XGS registered?

FY03 XGS is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FY03 XGS safe to buy?

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