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AP03 DCF

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

60,901 mi
Last recorded60,901 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DCF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 60,901 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 57,695 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 40,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 31,672 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted, obscuring view of some components.

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,713 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,198 miles

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres all show deep age related cracks to tread

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,939 miles

All tyres cracked in tread

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,984 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,647 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,512 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 18,172 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,919 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,855 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 13,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 9,120 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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AP03 DCF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AP03 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 DCF registered?

AP03 DCF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 DCF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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