2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · AV03 NME
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 124,136 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 NME Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2021
- 124,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 NME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (AV03 NME) between March 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AV03 NME Mileage History
- 22/03/200624,887 mi
- 24/03/200736,136 mi+11,249 mi
- 07/07/200843,290 mi+7,154 mi
- 03/07/200946,809 mi+3,519 mi
- 03/07/200946,809 mi
- 02/07/201051,521 mi+4,712 mi
- 28/03/201155,249 mi+3,728 mi
- 08/03/201262,630 mi+7,381 mi
- 21/02/201370,314 mi+7,684 mi
- 21/02/201370,314 mi
- 28/01/201477,782 mi+7,468 mi
- 27/01/201583,944 mi+6,162 mi
- 20/02/201694,178 mi+10,234 mi
- 18/02/2017104,012 mi+9,834 mi
- 08/03/2018110,817 mi+6,805 mi
- 24/09/2018114,897 mi+4,080 mi
- 25/09/201811,897 mi-103,000 mi
- 21/09/2019120,754 mi+108,857 mi
- 21/09/2020122,297 mi+1,543 mi
- 21/09/2021124,136 mi+1,839 mi
- 21/09/2021124,136 mi
Average of roughly 6,403 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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