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RL52 VVH

2003 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,869 mi
Last recorded112,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VVH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 112,869 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 112,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from cat and centre pipe flange connector. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 112,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion has been done. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion has been done. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from cat and centre pipe flange connector. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2024 110,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 110,321 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 110,307 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 110,307 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,448 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front splash guard loose

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 28 Feb 2023 98,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front splash guard loose

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust join is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light unit is tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber is heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light unit is tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber is heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 97,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust join is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light unit is tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber is heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Light unit is tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber is heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,438 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 13 Feb 2021 95,431 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

both rear exhaust mounts perished and starting to split

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

offside headlamp beam image only just acceptable

Fail 11 Feb 2020 92,775 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four coil springs corroded

both rear exhaust mounts perished and starting to split

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp aim on lower limit

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

no spare tyre in boot

Fail 30 Jan 2019 89,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp aim on lower limit

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

no spare tyre in boot

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer shoulder

Offside Front plastic inner arch fixings missing

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,020 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,857 miles

front and rear brake discs corroding

front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,708 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,708 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,242 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,242 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 45,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,854 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,460 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise hand brake travel

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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RL52 VVH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RL52 VVH, 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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RL52 VVH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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