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RL03 UCG

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,531 mi
Last recorded184,531 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UCG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 184,531 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 176,620 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 169,120 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 162,312 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 152,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 137,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 127,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 127,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

after market exhaust fitted

after market springs fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Rear both rear discs have corrosion on outter face

Fail 19 Jan 2018 121,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear discs have corrosion on outter face

Pass 14 Jan 2017 120,502 miles

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

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)

front brakes imbalanced 29%

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2017 120,502 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes imbalanced 29%

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2016 118,699 miles

nearside front wheel damaged

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

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2016 118,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre damaged

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,041 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 110,267 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 110,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 108,744 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 106,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 94,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 84,141 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 84,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 68,589 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 68,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 46,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,997 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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RL03 UCG is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL03 UCG, 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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RL03 UCG is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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