CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA03 PVF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,633 mi
Last recorded123,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 PVF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,050 miles

Offside Rear inner sill soft

Pass 21 Jan 2020 114,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 114,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,858 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,716 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,529 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,391 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort LITTLE OR NO EFFORT RECORDED. (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,029 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,211 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,634 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 78,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,905 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,752 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,734 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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SA03 PVF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SA03 PVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA03 PVF?

You can check the full history of SA03 PVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA03 PVF registered?

SA03 PVF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is SA03 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 PVF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA03 PVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA03 PVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.