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V598 MTM

2003 Toyota Celica

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,964 mi
Last recorded133,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 MTM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 133,964 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 132,284 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear hand brake on limit

some rust on underbody

Fail 17 Mar 2023 132,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Extensive rusty to rear chassis but note holed at time of test

Fuel tank filler neck very rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

underside corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,778 miles

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

General under body corrosion various areas

Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,772 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

General under body corrosion various areas

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel system at rear of car

corrosion to rear underside

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,224 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 124,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,090 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 31 Oct 2017 122,090 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,811 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2016 116,762 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,266 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,965 miles

rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Aug 2013 106,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,551 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 99,596 miles

Front disks corroded on inside

Pass 26 Apr 2010 97,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,167 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 92,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 69,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V598 MTM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V598 MTM, 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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V598 MTM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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