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YU03 BHW

2003 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,524 mi
Last recorded85,524 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 BHW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,524 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 85,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,051 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 85,050 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,162 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 84,135 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting of rear subframe prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,552 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,587 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,896 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,670 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,744 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers perished and splitting

Pass 11 May 2016 62,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,311 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 48,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 45,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,487 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 29,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 26,680 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 23,758 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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YU03 BHW is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YU03 BHW, 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 YU03 BHW registered?

YU03 BHW is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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