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WF03 ZXH

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

157,559 mi
Last recorded157,559 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 ZXH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 157,559 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 149,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-Body Corrosion; Including Front Sub-frame, Front Lower Arms And McPherson Struts (Front And Rear).

Fail 13 Aug 2024 149,249 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-Body Corrosion; Including Front Sub-frame, Front Lower Arms And McPherson Struts (Front And Rear).

Pass 18 Aug 2023 146,386 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 146,370 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 142,387 miles

Heavily undersealed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 142,283 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Aug 2021 138,566 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,287 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 128,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,006 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,001 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,293 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 94,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,685 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,013 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,870 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,458 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,420 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 30,420 miles

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

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

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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WF03 ZXH is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WF03 ZXH, 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 WF03 ZXH registered?

WF03 ZXH is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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