2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · YH03 YHB
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 72,420 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH03 YHB Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/09/2023
- 72,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH03 YHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (YH03 YHB) between March 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength i”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YH03 YHB Mileage History
- 17/03/200622,977 mi
- 12/04/200730,959 mi+7,982 mi
- 14/04/200827,757 mi-3,202 mi
- 15/04/200941,672 mi+13,915 mi
- 15/04/201044,922 mi+3,250 mi
- 13/04/201146,670 mi+1,748 mi
- 13/04/201146,670 mi
- 13/04/201248,380 mi+1,710 mi
- 09/04/201350,558 mi+2,178 mi
- 09/04/201350,558 mi
- 11/04/201453,247 mi+2,689 mi
- 11/04/201453,247 mi
- 14/04/201555,861 mi+2,614 mi
- 14/04/201555,861 mi
- 14/04/201658,363 mi+2,502 mi
- 15/04/201658,363 mi
- 12/04/201760,423 mi+2,060 mi
- 12/04/201760,423 mi
- 11/04/201862,713 mi+2,290 mi
- 13/04/201862,714 mi+1 mi
- 27/03/201964,847 mi+2,133 mi
- 27/03/201964,847 mi
- 28/09/202067,383 mi+2,536 mi
- 30/09/202067,383 mi
- 28/09/202168,753 mi+1,370 mi
- 01/10/202168,755 mi+2 mi
- 15/09/202270,708 mi+1,953 mi
- 23/09/202270,708 mi
- 27/09/202372,420 mi+1,712 mi
Average of roughly 2,820 miles per year across 29 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: 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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