2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · CA03 BVD
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 86,935 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA03 BVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 86,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA03 BVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (CA03 BVD) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sill a”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
CA03 BVD Mileage History
- 28/09/202377,256 mi
- 03/10/202377,258 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/202482,399 mi+5,141 mi
- 15/10/202482,399 mi
- 10/10/202586,935 mi+4,536 mi
Average of roughly 4,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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