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AK03 PTY

2003 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,701 mi
Last recorded104,701 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PTY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 104,701 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hose front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake line covers in under sill paint (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust noisy

vehicle under side covered in under sill paint

Pass 1 Nov 2024 99,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion to steering, suspension and braking components but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Nov 2024 99,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion to steering, suspension and braking components but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,474 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Under engine cover fitted. Unable to make full assessment of components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,410 miles

Nearside beam image poor

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,450 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,235 miles

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,367 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,634 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,650 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,824 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,764 miles

all alloys bent

all tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,699 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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AK03 PTY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK03 PTY, 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 AK03 PTY registered?

AK03 PTY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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