2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · RF03 YKT

The Toyota Celica presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test passed on 16 September 2025 at 173,418 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with four consecutive passes between 2022 and 2025 and a single failure on 9 September 2025 at 173,280 miles that recorded no defects, indicating a administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or worn components appear in any test, suggesting the car has been maintained to a basic passing standard. Annual mileage averages around 7,540 miles, typical for a 23-year-old vehicle. The record shows steady accumulation: 142,721 miles in August 2022, 153,881 by September 2023, 166,403 in August 2024, and 173,418 by September 2025. The roughly 10,000 to 13,000 mile yearly increments reflect regular use without standing periods or abrupt high-mileage spikes. The clean test slate across those dates implies previous owners addressed consumables before each examination. A buyer should still inspect structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT omitted advisories that older Japanese sports cars often develop by this age. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and damper condition for fatigue not captured in the pass results. Verify brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits given the 173,000-mile drivetrain. The September 2025 failure with zero defects warrants confirmation the logbook and test certificate match to rule out a clerical anomaly.