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AF03 UAK

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

109,714 mi
Last recorded109,714 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UAK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 109,714 miles

surface corrosion all over suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2025 107,625 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre small gouge in inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 107,620 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch to rear suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre small gouge in inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 104,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all underside and components corroded (surface corrosion)

heat shield attached to exhaust near rear exhaust join

Pass 19 May 2022 103,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2022 103,218 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2021 101,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,482 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 98,340 miles

ALL Suspension Components starting to corrode.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fail 9 May 2019 98,322 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL Suspension Components starting to corrode.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Rear Brake Discs lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Pass 8 May 2018 96,716 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 94,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 93,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 90,680 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 90,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 83,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 75,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

rear discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

unable to check n/s/r seat belts as child seat fitted.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,209 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,196 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,974 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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AF03 UAK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AF03 UAK, 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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AF03 UAK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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