2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · RY52 WZU
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 177,387 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY52 WZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2025
- 177,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY52 WZU 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 (RY52 WZU) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RY52 WZU Mileage History
- 04/04/2022157,011 mi
- 03/04/2023164,480 mi+7,469 mi
- 29/04/2024172,301 mi+7,821 mi
- 30/04/2024172,345 mi+44 mi
- 04/06/2025177,387 mi+5,042 mi
Average of roughly 6,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Celica Mk7 (T230)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i Camshaft Rocker Shaft Lift Bolt ShearModerate
On the 189 bhp Celica 190 and T-Sport models equipped with the 2ZZ-GE engine, the small bolts that secure the rocker shafts (known as lift bolts) are prone to metal fatigue and shearing. A broken bolt allows the rocker shaft to rotate slightly, misaligning the oil passages and preventing the rocker arms from locking onto the high-lift camshaft lobes at 6,200 rpm. This completely eliminates high-rpm VTEC-like power and risks valvetrain damage if ignored.
- Rear Brake Caliper Slider and Handbrake Mechanism SeizureModerate
The rear disc brake calipers feature an integrated cable-operated parking brake mechanism that is vulnerable to moisture and road grit ingress. UK winter road salt corrodes the sliding guide pins and the internal handbrake pivot arm, preventing the caliper from returning to rest. The pads drag continuously against the brake disc, causing disc overheating, scorched friction linings, poor fuel economy, and regular MOT test failure.
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