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AC03 AEA

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,285 mi
Last recorded87,285 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 AEA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,996 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 83,791 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,454 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all of front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 76,693 miles

front and rear suspension parts starting to rust.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,175 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 75,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,871 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,686 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,965 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2015 64,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2014 62,507 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,838 miles

rear silencer has a slight blow

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,197 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 46,568 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 40,103 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and wearing unevenly (205/45zr17w)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,795 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,438 miles

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

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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AC03 AEA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC03 AEA, 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 AC03 AEA registered?

AC03 AEA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AC03 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 AEA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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