2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · YP03 VNX
2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 147,526 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP03 VNX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2021
- 147,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP03 VNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (YP03 VNX) between April 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YP03 VNX Mileage History
- 19/04/200617,220 mi
- 02/06/200726,000 mi+8,780 mi
- 30/05/200834,223 mi+8,223 mi
- 30/05/200834,223 mi
- 28/05/200943,619 mi+9,396 mi
- 28/05/200943,619 mi
- 29/05/201051,946 mi+8,327 mi
- 09/08/201160,438 mi+8,492 mi
- 03/08/201270,748 mi+10,310 mi
- 02/08/201381,173 mi+10,425 mi
- 01/08/201490,684 mi+9,511 mi
- 24/07/201598,965 mi+8,281 mi
- 29/07/2016109,051 mi+10,086 mi
- 29/07/2016109,051 mi
- 05/08/2017117,597 mi+8,546 mi
- 13/08/2018126,229 mi+8,632 mi
- 12/08/2019134,022 mi+7,793 mi
- 31/07/2020141,119 mi+7,097 mi
- 13/08/2021147,517 mi+6,398 mi
- 21/08/2021147,526 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,494 miles per year across 20 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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