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2003 TOYOTA CELICA
General Information
- Registration AX03VJA
- Manufacturer TOYOTA
- Model CELICA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1794cc
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- Expired 26 Feb 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,988 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,608 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear underside suspension components corroded
- Rear underside corroded but not yet considered excessive
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,034 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear underside suspension components corroded
- Rear underside corroded but not yet considered excessive
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear underside suspension components corroded
- Rear underside corroded but not yet considered excessive
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,126 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,076 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022 16 Jun 202615 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,867 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 90,053 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,922 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear exhaust rubber missing
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Front tyres worn on inner edges 205/50-16
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,863 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
16 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
26 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,667 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2017 16 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,223 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,148 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,501 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2014 16 Jun 202610 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,156 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,319 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2012 16 Jun 202611 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,878 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2011 16 Jun 20266 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,291 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2010 16 Jun 202622 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,274 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2009 16 Jun 202620 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
15 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,241 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2008 16 Jun 202630 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,419 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2007 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX03VJA was registered on 2003-07-05
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