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VA03 YCY

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,231 mi
Last recorded120,231 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 YCY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 120,231 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody Schultz

Fail 9 Feb 2026 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody Schultz

Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,188 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r + o/s/r inner lower sill area's have corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2025 118,187 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r + o/s/r inner lower sill area's have corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,321 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

petrol filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 104,652 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 101,804 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer neck (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 101,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer neck (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,561 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 87,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

outer edge wear to near side front tyre

outer edge wear to near side rear tyre

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

outer edge wear to near side front tyre

outer edge wear to near side rear tyre

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 76,136 miles

Front windscreen has small sen strip

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,136 miles

Front windscreen has small sen strip

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,594 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,656 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 68,617 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Feb 2007 66,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,040 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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VA03 YCY is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA03 YCY, 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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VA03 YCY is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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