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CE03 MVA

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,825 mi
Last recorded150,825 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 MVA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 150,825 miles

Front suspension components rusty

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components rusty

Pass 2 May 2024 146,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2023 143,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2022 140,348 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 11 May 2021 138,161 miles

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components.age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components.age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 138,161 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components.age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components.age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 135,830 miles

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 135,830 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 132,064 miles

front x member corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind felt by hand on brakes.

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split in half

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe on rear exhaust box slightly corroded and starting to leak (7.1.2)

rear washer jet not working

Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,105 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Slight bind felt by hand on brakes.

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split in half

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe on rear exhaust box slightly corroded and starting to leak (7.1.2)

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper split

Pass 8 May 2017 124,481 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Negative terminal connector on battery loose/ incorrect

Rear Exhaust heatshield broken

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 117,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 117,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 108,324 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 108,324 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 16 May 2014 99,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,052 miles

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 23 May 2012 84,477 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 84,477 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 77,547 miles

front and rear discs coroded / pitted front pads appear to be gettimg low

Fail 20 May 2011 77,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front and rear discs coroded / pitted front pads appear to be gettimg low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 64,374 miles

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 8 May 2008 58,156 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 57,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,571 miles

front tyre edges worn

nearside rear tyre edge worn

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,795 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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CE03 MVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE03 MVA, 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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CE03 MVA is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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