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EA53 EHJ

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,764 mi
Last recorded192,764 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EHJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 192,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Strut top Noisey

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 192,512 miles

Rear part of exhaust repaired

Fail 27 Sep 2017 192,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear part of exhaust repaired

Pass 5 Oct 2016 190,835 miles

Offside Front Brake slight fluctuating

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Slight blow on exhaust

Fail 1 Oct 2016 190,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake slight fluctuating

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2015 185,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 180,082 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 180,059 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 172,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 163,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 159,634 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 153,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 147,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 138,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 110,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,543 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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EA53 EHJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA53 EHJ, 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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EA53 EHJ is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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