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W4 PAW

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

37,193 mi
Last recorded37,193 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 PAW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 37,193 miles

under neath corroded need under seal

Pass 7 Feb 2025 34,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 31,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 25,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 21,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 17,150 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 11,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,845 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 10,843 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 10,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 9,983 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,779 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 9,439 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 9,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 9,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,879 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 8,879 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 8,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 7,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,935 miles

handbrake high in operation

nearside front and spare tyres starting to age crack

Fail 2 Mar 2009 6,935 miles

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

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

handbrake high in operation

nearside front and spare tyres starting to age crack

Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,797 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 4,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 3,756 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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W4 PAW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W4 PAW, 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 W4 PAW registered?

W4 PAW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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