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X859 FEV

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,170 mi
Last recorded89,170 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 FEV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 86,517 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,225 miles

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 82,224 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 78,703 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 75,875 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 75,869 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,984 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 64,132 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 64,132 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2011 61,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 May 2011 61,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,318 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 58,318 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 49,440 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 49,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,946 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 55,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 55,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X859 FEV is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 X859 FEV, 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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X859 FEV is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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