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WJ03 YYK

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,393 mi
Last recorded160,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 YYK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,393 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 155,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 155,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 150,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 150,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 146,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 140,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 135,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 132,987 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 126,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 126,915 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 119,255 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,781 miles

Near side front brake calliper lightly binding on

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,520 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 110,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

near side front brake lightly binding on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,565 miles

Near side front brake lightly binding

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,886 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 104,886 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,674 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 21 Mar 2011 77,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,572 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 58,542 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,199 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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WJ03 YYK is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ03 YYK, 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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WJ03 YYK is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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