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YJ03 FNU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,185 mi
Last recorded127,185 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 FNU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,318 miles

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear, offside & near & nearside, as pipes join to hoses in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 102,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,293 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 97,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,058 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,324 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 93,322 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,285 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,588 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,317 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,017 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,716 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,532 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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YJ03 FNU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJ03 FNU, 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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YJ03 FNU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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