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EA03 LCU

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,149 mi
Last recorded112,149 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LCU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,149 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,084 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 112,087 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/F WHEEL BINDING

Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,794 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 101,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,862 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,982 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,899 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 77,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,373 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 54,358 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 37,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,814 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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EA03 LCU is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA03 LCU, 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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EA03 LCU is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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