2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · YL03 LUJ
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 163,604 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL03 LUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 163,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL03 LUJ 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 (YL03 LUJ) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
YL03 LUJ Mileage History
- 15/09/2022154,825 mi
- 24/08/2023158,374 mi+3,549 mi
- 16/08/2024160,947 mi+2,573 mi
- 06/09/2024160,950 mi+3 mi
- 03/07/2025163,604 mi+2,654 mi
Average of roughly 3,137 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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