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CE03 ZFF

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,805 mi
Last recorded51,805 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZFF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 51,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components rusty rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 51,425 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 51,425 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,882 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 49,882 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover insecure

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,037 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect n/s and o/s

Fail 15 Feb 2023 49,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,989 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Component corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 47,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced iner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Component corroded

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,529 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 45,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,378 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,729 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 35,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 30,275 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,494 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 9 Apr 2009 21,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,688 miles

both rear tyres treads starting to crack

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,623 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 ZFF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver 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 ZFF, 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 ZFF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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