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SL03 UVH

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 UVH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 133,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F fog light not working

Fail 2 Oct 2025 133,856 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F fog light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2024 132,384 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 132,384 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Noise when rotating O/S/R wheel, possibly from inside drum

Pass 30 May 2023 130,713 miles

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

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2022 126,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 126,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 122,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,734 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 110,734 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 105,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 88,238 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,950 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 11 Jun 2012 70,950 miles

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

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,374 miles

offside dip beam appears dull compared to nearside

Fail 3 Jun 2011 63,374 miles

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

offside dip beam appears dull compared to nearside

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,775 miles

fuel filler cap release lever loose

inside face of rear brake discs corroding

offside front headlamp aim appears "dull"

offside wiper blade splitting/perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,391 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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SL03 UVH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL03 UVH, 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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What year was SL03 UVH registered?

SL03 UVH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is SL03 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 UVH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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