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YT03 HXF

2003 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HXF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 134,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 133,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 133,584 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,058 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 124,381 miles

surface rust on front and rear suspenion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,636 miles

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,721 miles

Offside Front off side head lamp lens in poor condition pattern ok

Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front off side head lamp lens in poor condition pattern ok

slight exhaust blow rear box on joint

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,313 miles

battery low state of charge

bonnet catch stiff in opperation /lubed/

surface rust rear suspenion components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,318 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,942 miles

handbrake travel long.

tailgate struts weak.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,682 miles

brake discs rusting all round

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,832 miles

brake discs rusting all round

Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 56,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,083 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 37,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YT03 HXF is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT03 HXF, 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 YT03 HXF registered?

YT03 HXF is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 HXF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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