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SB03 AUU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 AUU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 98,389 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 26 Jun 2026 98,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification hole in chassis leg (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,791 miles

all welding repairs coated in thick underseal

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 28 May 2025 94,757 miles

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

Nearside Body has an unsafe modification hole in front and rear of inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification hole in offside front chassis leg (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification hole in offside front inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,303 miles

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

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

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

both sills slightly damaged

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

all welding is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 25 Apr 2022 79,349 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

all welding is covered in underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

some componenst on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,214 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

all 4 shockers suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,951 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres tread slightly cracked

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,895 miles

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 29 Jul 2016 64,820 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering system slightly rough creaking noise lock to lock suspect top mounts worn (2.2.D.1)

Centre Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank starting to corred

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and cracking 205/50 vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and cracking 205/50 vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 64,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking leak from resovoir bottle area (2.3.3b)

Centre Front Upper Steering system slightly rough creaking noise lock to lock suspect top mounts worn (2.2.D.1)

Centre Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel tank starting to corred

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and cracking 205/50 vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and cracking 205/50 vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exh system corroded

nearside front brake sticking slightly

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exh system corroded

nearside front brake sticking slightly

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 47,079 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2011 42,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,364 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sides rear tyres sidewall and tread cracking

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,572 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 29 May 2008 25,032 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,484 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 9,484 miles

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 26 May 2006 14,523 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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SB03 AUU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SB03 AUU, 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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SB03 AUU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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