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Toyota Celica

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

S3 TOYMOT history

S3 TOY is a silver petrol Toyota Celica first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,913 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TOY was last recorded at 81,913 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,837 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
2,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,913 miles
  • 2025 – 78,150 miles
  • 2023 – 75,708 miles
  • 2022 – 73,414 miles
  • 2021 – 71,413 miles
  • 2020 – 69,457 miles
  • 2019 – 67,303 miles
  • 2018 – 66,545 miles
  • 2017 – 65,399 miles
  • 2016 – 63,915 miles
  • 2015 – 61,555 miles
  • 2014 – 59,609 miles
  • 2013 – 57,681 miles
  • 2012 – 55,178 miles
  • 2011 – 53,431 miles
  • 2010 – 49,734 miles
  • 2009 – 47,258 miles
  • 2008 – 44,160 miles
  • 2007 – 41,597 miles
  • 2006 – 38,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,913 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,913 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,913 miles
    Test number
    672868568468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail81,837 miles (+391)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,837 miles
    Test number
    268282606947
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail81,446 miles (+3,296)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,446 miles
    Test number
    642569026729
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass78,150 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    508597210139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail78,150 miles (+2,442)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    458369075889
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass75,708 miles (+2,294)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,708 miles
    Test number
    215443201800
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass73,414 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,414 miles
    Test number
    989778998996
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail73,336 miles (+1,923)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    750765859961
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass71,413 miles (+1,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    674661877446
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside-offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass69,457 miles (+29)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,457 miles
    Test number
    800970111513
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH SLIPPING
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED
  11. Fail69,428 miles (+2,125)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    377462555093
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH SLIPPING
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySILL COVERS FITTED
  12. Pass67,303 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    427028160240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,273 miles (+728)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    767874567740
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass66,545 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,545 miles
    Test number
    511365707029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,399 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    406032333183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,398 miles (+1,483)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,398 miles
    Test number
    563317408528
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass63,915 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,915 miles
    Test number
    313099937491
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail63,885 miles (+2,330)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    602259295125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass61,555 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,555 miles
    Test number
    786126145167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    967231944195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,609 miles (+1,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,609 miles
    Test number
    897355234163
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass57,681 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,681 miles
    Test number
    956493643148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,178 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    219400752149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,431 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,431 miles
    Test number
    156942331190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,734 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,734 miles
    Test number
    101159030118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,258 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    594459739128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,160 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    571970848117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,597 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    930933647105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    134126946152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TOY

Does S3 TOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TOY is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 TOY?
The MOT on S3 TOY is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TOY done?
S3 TOY was recorded at 81,913 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,204 miles a year.
Has S3 TOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TOY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 TOY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 TOY find?
S3 TOY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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