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AO03 RYA

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,726 mi
Last recorded134,726 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RYA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 134,726 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper an lower arms [both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides and both sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,747 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 127,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,013 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,931 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 109,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,619 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,617 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 93,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 88,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 82,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 76,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 70,315 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 70,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,593 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 52,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,602 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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AO03 RYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO03 RYA, 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 AO03 RYA registered?

AO03 RYA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is AO03 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 RYA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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