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CE03 ETX

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,932 mi
Last recorded170,932 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ETX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 170,932 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated but doesn't affect the light output

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on inside wall

various components on underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 162,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slightly from gearbox ()

fuel flap missing

n/s/f tyre close to limit (2mm)

various components underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 162,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slightly from gearbox ()

fuel flap missing

n/s/f tyre close to limit (2mm)

various components underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 160,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Fail 7 Apr 2017 160,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 157,823 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on under side of body

Fail 1 Apr 2016 157,810 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on under side of body

Pass 10 Apr 2015 183,898 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 153,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 152,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 152,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 144,363 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic outersill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 144,350 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 135,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 135,824 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 128,906 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 120,694 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 120,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 107,133 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 9 Feb 2008 92,875 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 76,377 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 76,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,276 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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CE03 ETX is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE03 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE03 ETX is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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