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RO03 FZM

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,394 mi
Last recorded195,394 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FZM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2015 195,394 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 195,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 179,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 161,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 142,437 miles

Suspect engine mounting worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 120,987 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,987 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 98,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 75,075 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 May 2007 61,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 May 2007 61,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 38,218 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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RO03 FZM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO03 FZM, 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 RO03 FZM registered?

RO03 FZM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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