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C2 JAA

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 JAA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 134,509 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 134,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,697 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 127,529 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 120,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 118,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 114,136 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 114,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,354 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,316 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Flexy (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Park brake only just passed

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 140,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

Advise parking brake travel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,671 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,702 miles

Advise both rear brake back plates corroded.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 85,626 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,626 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,710 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 80,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,814 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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C2 JAA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C2 JAA, 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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C2 JAA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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