2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · M55 TAJ
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2003. Recorded mileage 167,188 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M55 TAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 167,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M55 TAJ 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 (M55 TAJ) between February 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inne”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M55 TAJ Mileage History
- 23/02/2022158,048 mi
- 11/07/2022160,201 mi+2,153 mi
- 11/07/2022160,201 mi
- 04/07/2023167,182 mi+6,981 mi
- 04/07/2023167,188 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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