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VE03 HFN

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,891 mi
Last recorded108,891 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 HFN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 105,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 101,873 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

vehicle has underneath surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 99,949 miles

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

front suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 99,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 98,315 miles

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

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

front and rear subframes corroded

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 21 May 2021 98,304 miles

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

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

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

front and rear subframes corroded

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 21 May 2020 97,588 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Been Undersealed

Pass 9 May 2019 97,022 miles

Vehicle Has Been Undersealed

Pass 14 May 2018 95,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 94,743 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 93,872 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 91,560 miles

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

covers on sills

front and rear frames corrosion

Pass 9 May 2014 89,570 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 89,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 87,076 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 84,118 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 84,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 82,137 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 76,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 59,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,142 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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VE03 HFN is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VE03 HFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 HFN registered?

VE03 HFN is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is VE03 HFN safe to buy?

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