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V774 MJM

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,432 mi
Last recorded159,432 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 MJM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 159,432 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 158,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 155,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 145,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 143,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 140,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 136,086 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 136,086 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 133,958 miles

Front brake slight uneven application

Nearside Front wheel bind when turned by hand

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

windscreen damage

Pass 17 Sep 2015 130,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,567 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 28 Aug 2013 120,290 miles

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

Pass 15 Sep 2012 110,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 97,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,476 miles

engine oil level not showing on dipstick on arrival

top up engine oil with 2.5 litres

Fail 21 Aug 2010 84,476 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level not showing on dipstick on arrival

top up engine oil with 2.5 litres

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 78,403 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 54,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,757 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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V774 MJM is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V774 MJM, 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 V774 MJM registered?

V774 MJM is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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